Great Ocean Road in Port Campbell National Park for Water H2O Thursday

 

In Warrnambool, a lot of Asian restaurants are run by Aussie cooks. It took me a long time to finally discover a Thai restaurant with original Asian style menu. Now I am eating at it on the daily basis. 

There is a location called Magic Rock off Warrnambool coast. However, I cannot access the location as I do not have a 4WD. That was one of my goal to finally get a pic from there. Pity

DJ Mini Pro4 

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Coffee sign in Collins Block Arcade for Sign2

 

A simple sign while I was waiting for my coffee

Sony A7RV

FE 135mm f1.8 GM

Linking Tom's Sign2

Loch Ard Gorge in Great Ocean Road for Treasure Tuesday

 

It supposed to be a stormy weekend. On Saturday morning, there was a 2-hour cloud break among the thick cumulus clouds. 

I rushed through the routine and driving to a few locations in a hurry. Finally managed to get a few shots both in drones and camera.

Forecast is telling me another week of storms... 

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Greta Thunberg portrait for Mural Monday

 

Found in ACDC lane. 

She seems to be in troubles lately. 

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Linking Mural Monday

Stingray Bay Warrnambool for Sunday Best

 

Since I arrive this coastal town, the rain has been non stop. For the weekend, I was expecting a terrible storm until a cloud break close to sunset hours. So I quickly fly my drone to get a view off Stingray Bay. The wind nearly took my drone away into the sea...

At least, I got a shot here and there before the storm took over. So sad.

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Sunday Best

Falcon in Kerang for Saturday Critter

 

It is often spotted around kangaroo Roadkills near Kerang. They love to feed on Roo's meats. 

Very hard to capture them on camera as they are scared of humans easily

Sony A7RV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Bridgewater Bay Sunset for Skywatch Friday

 

I have taken sunset shots from this location many times. Each time, the colour and the vibe are different.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Pirate Bay Topdown in Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

Last weekend was really good that Joel and I got the shots we wanted.

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Duckboard place for Sign2

 

It is more of a rant for humanity.

Sony A7RIV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Bridgewater Bay Topdown for Treasure Tuesday

 

Finally the wind was a lot less on the weekend. Finally a view I really like.

I am now in Warrnambool for a 5-week locum work. Hopefully I get enough interesting weather for photography. 

DJ mini Pro4 

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Hosier Lane Fox Mural for Mural Monday

 

I remembered there were times that the academic circle treated foxes as local pests. Eradication was encouraged. 

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Linking Mural Monday

Phillip Island Coast for Sunday Best

 

The sun happens to fall on the rocks

Sony A7RIV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sunday Best

Lady bug in Camberwell for Saturday Critter

 

It is nice to see green bokeh

Olympus 150 f2

Linking Saturday Critter

No 16 Beach, Rye, Mornington Peninsula for Skywatch Friday

 

Sunset without clouds is usually looking the same everywhere. Joel tried to get his feet wet for a shot he would hardly process after he got home.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Skywatch Friday

No 16 Beach, Rye in Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

We missed the lowest tide on the day. I believed the forecast prediction was an error. So we did not get to see Dragon's Head which was already immersed in the ocean. Then I tried to salvage the effort into getting a fine art shot if I could. This will do!

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Pesgrave Place Melbourne for Sign2

 

In this laneway, there are many signs and typography. I spot something I do not understand. 

Mum got shingles last week. It took a lot of trips to get her antiviral and capsaicin cream. Then chest pain happened. I took her to ED waiting for hours. Now I am taking her to colonoscopy. Hope she is alright. I am very worried. 

Sony A7RV

FE 50mm f1.2 GM

Linking Sign2

Champaign drink for Treasure Tuesday

 

It was a lovely drink for my birthday that Joel treated me for a good Italian meal in Collingwood.

Sony A7RV

FE 24mm f1.4 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Portrait mural for mural Monday

 

This is found in Queen Victoria Market for a long time. I do not know the story behind it.

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Linking Mural Monday

Grantville Jetty for Sunday Best

 

This jetty is easy to get to. A nice Souvlaki store nearby. Easy for a silent day

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best

Barn Swallow Cranbourne for Saturday Critter

 

I think the distracting bokeh takes away the focus of the swallow

Sony A7RV + FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Tyntynder Victoria with River Murray for Skywatch Friday

 

A derelict part of the remote Victoria. The wind was blowing very hard. I did the drone shot anyway.

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Balnarring Beach Mornington Peninsula for Water H2O Thursday

 

On the day, Joel and I were supposed to visit the abandoned submarine in Hastings. It turned out the wreckage was already removed! It was so upsetting. So we moved quickly to this nearby beach before sunset took place.

Sony A7RV 

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Old cinema sign in Castlemaine Victoria for Tom's Sign2

 

The signs really show the time. It is now 35 degree Celsius in Mallee region. So hot. 

Canon 7D

EF 50mm f1.2

Linking Tom's Sign2

Orb Light Painting at Lake Tyrrell for Treasure Tuesday

 

It was a twilight moment. I decided to do an orb spin with my equipment. There is reflection too.

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Hoiser Lane Mural for Mural Monday

 

Trippy as. Sci fi heaven I guess. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Mural Monday

Topdown Heathcote terrain for Sunday Best

 

The arid and dry landscape is interesting. 

DJ mini Pro4

Linking Sunday Best

Blue Fairy Wren for Saturday Critter

 

Grampians

Sony A7RIV

FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Blairgowrie sunset in Melbourne for Skywatch Friday

 

No long exposure. Just a timed snap. 

Sony A7RV + FE 20-70mm f4 

Linking Skywatch Friday

Mangrove at Cleveland, Brisbane for Water H2O Thursday

 

I actually like the smell of the mangroves - a little earthy and muddy. 

Sony A7RV

FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Grilled Shishamo in Ikaho Japan for Sign2

 

The sign says a school of grill technique by salt for Shishamo, which is a silvery fish commonly found in Japan Rivers in mountains. These fish contain roes that made the taste even better. This region was reknown for this.

Fujifilm Pro2

16-55mm f2.8

Linking Sign2

Melbourne Skyline for Treasure Tuesday

 

Treasure pano in the sky for Melbourne

DJ mini PRO4

6mm f4.5

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Richmond Mural art for Mural Monday

 

This was taken a while back when I was still in university. I used to enjoy typography or topography sorts of city hidden arts. Graffiti it may be. They are marks left by the local culture. 

Panasonic G9

Leica 15mm f1.8 limited

Linking Mural Monday

Boat House Restaurant in Kew for Sunday Best

 

Doing drone shots with Joel in Kew Garden. Then we spot this nice restaurant being reflected in the water.

Sony A7RV

FE 20-70mm f4

Linking Sunday Best

Galah in Ringwood Melbourne for Saturday Critter

 

They are starting to make noises every morning. Really noisy. 

Olympus 150mm f2

Linking Saturday Critter

Portsea Pier topdown for Skywatch Friday

 

The view is lovely. Kind of therapeutic for me.

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Lake Tyrrell Topdown View for Water H2O Thursday

 

That boardwalk is a controversial installation at Lake Tyrrell. Going through federal court at the moment. Apparently, it is to do with the construction being illegal for the aboriginal community. 

I took many Milkyway shots on that circular walk though. The best thing ever for photographers. 

DJ mini Pro4 

Linking Water H2O Thursday

Byron Bay Chinese restaurant signs for Sign2

 

I signed on a contract in Northern NSW few years ago. If there were any opportunities, I visited the towns in the region. In the posh over-rated Byron Bay, I frequented this Chinese eatery. The signs looked quite retro from 1960 Shanghai. The problem with that place is that there is a strong smell from Mould. No fun.

Panasonic G9

Leica 12-60mm f2.8-4

Linking Sign2

Tree as treasure for Treasure Tuesday

 

This is from a park in Bendigo. I can feel the life in them. 

Sony A7RV

Laowa 9mm f5.6

Linking Treasure Tuesday

Mural in Richmond Melbourne for Mural Monday

 

Another Richmond Mural from some years ago. I used to do my weekly shopping there

Pentax K30D

FE 15mm f1.8 limited 

Linking Mural Monday

Water Jetski LEGO for Sunday Best

 

I really admire the artist ability to make this. 

Joel and I have been flat out for the past 2 weeks. The weather has been suboptimal for any seascape photography. After all the errands for mum, I just work on binge watching shows. 

Sony A7RV + FE 14mm f1.8 GM

Linking Sunday Best

More honeyeater from Cranbourne for Saturday Critter

 

Honeyeater in Cranbourne Garden is a guarantee in this banksia bush. 

Honeyeaters can be either nectarivorous, insectivorous, frugivorous, or a combination of nectar- and insect-eating

Sony A7RIV + FE 200-600mm f5.6-6.3

Linking Saturday Critter

Lake Tyrrell Sky shot for Skywatch Friday

 

I will need a ND filter for the drone. Needs to do more shopping. Life is hard lol. 

DJ Mini Pro4

Linking Skywatch Friday

Pink Lake for Water H2O Thursday

 

This has been a hectic week. Not even time to post this one up at all. I need a debriefing. 

Thank you for your support of my blog. 

This is linking Water H2O Thursday

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