In the new world braught in with the Coronavirus originating in China, being known as the COVID19 Global Pandemic. National Government lockdown orders and compulsory isolation measures lead to a time in Australias history that will be easily remembered for generations. After which also included protests against racial supression and police ( Read more... )

Wilst traveling around Australia and visiing the ecosystems where so many of the wildlife florished in the vastly diffrent biomes of Australia. It was evident that in eatch state there were magor botaical groupings and also some plants that were very unique to their landscape. Many years ago, possibly near the foundation of eatch state flowers were ( Read more... )

Sticking with a theme of more common birds in and around the local outdoors, the pacific gull is probably one of the most recognised seaside birds. If not the number 1 thing associated with a walk along a beach.

Gulls in Australia are known like many others around the globe are known to exhibit scavenging behaviours. In some cases competition for ( Read more... )

One of Australias most recognisable birds.

Todays photograph was taken on the edge of the Kuringai National Park. Towards the summer months, I am expecting to see many of them flying around looking for food. This includes the city areas at which they have adapted some scavenging behaviours. Being intellegent enouph to work out where the food is and ( Read more... )

Whilst exploring my new hometown, it has been essential to take a light meter and a camera on my afternoon walks.

The Northern Beaches are dotted with yachts and marintime enthusiast. Among the open marine environment there are mudflats, mangroves, and wildlife thougout. But it is the way that the afternoon light hits the water that has been ( Read more... )

Appearing after a good break from the photography world. No, I am not dead.

Things have never been buiser and competition results have started coming back in. Earlier this year: communications included nominations for the Panasonic, Australian Photographer Of The Year. But also the results from the semi professional sections of the world, such as ( Read more... )

Across parts of Northern NSW and the highlands there was a hive of activity as snow fell, breaking what has been a really dry start to Winter. Enouph fell in order to open the ski season in Mt Perisher early this year. Also bringing joy to the rural towns of Northern NSW.

Whilst I have been indoor suffering from a really bad flu, enouph to also ( Read more... )

In NSW if you look very hard, and for a long time in the right place you will find a Rose Crowned Fruit Pigeon/Dove. Particularly where large Camphor-laurel trees grow, as they like to eat the fruit from it.

Fruit doves in NSW are a very rare sight. Their numbers seem to be declining as well. Although that sounds very concerning the NSW government ( Read more... )

One of the landmarks of Newcastle in NSW, is the lighthouse and port watchtower at Nobby's Beach. Featuring an impressive seawall for incoming ships to the coal terminals in Newcastle. Part of the large infrastructure required in this industry to produce coal for export purposes. Newcastle, in particular, is one of few places that export coal of ( Read more... )

Norah Head in NSW is a popular area for fishermen who use the nearby boat ramp, and it is also characterised by the lighthouse on the headland surrounding the area. Alongside the heritage listed accommodation and rocky foreshore area.

Jenny Dixon Beach nearby was once a gravel quarry that supplied well-rounded pebbles made from volcanic debris. ( Read more... )