DAY 005. 5/1/11
My Favourite Things - Rodgers & Hammerstein
OK so they're not exactly roses... come to think of it I don't really know what they are. Not much of a flower person you see. I know the difference between a Sunflower and a tulip or lavender and hibiscus, but specific flowers like this... I plead ignorance.
I have 10 minutes to do this post today. Got to watch Australia play Saudi Arabia on tv soon.
On to today's shot. For the longest time I've been coming back to Western Australia for the end of year holidays, I have not seen it rain. And I wouldn't expect it to, considering it's in the middle of summer. However, it rained today, so I went into the garden to try and do some droplet snaps. Then I realised my good macro lens was still in Melbourne, so here's what I came up with.
I set this on a tripod, and just took multiple shots. Got a few nice droplets on flowers, but I really like this one. It just says fresh to me somehow. More tomorrow and C'mon Aussie!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
004
DAY 004. 4/1/11
Bare Bones and Branches - Lewis & Clarke
I really wanted to make this the first monochrome of the year, however, I just couldn't resist the colours of the sky and clouds.
This tree sits across the road in the park. Right at the top of the tree are these branches, and you know for the longest time, I've never seen leaves on those bare branches.
Right now I'm still wishing I posted this in black and white. Well I still have a few more days to get something else.
Bare Bones and Branches - Lewis & Clarke
I really wanted to make this the first monochrome of the year, however, I just couldn't resist the colours of the sky and clouds.
This tree sits across the road in the park. Right at the top of the tree are these branches, and you know for the longest time, I've never seen leaves on those bare branches.
Right now I'm still wishing I posted this in black and white. Well I still have a few more days to get something else.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
003
DAY 003. 3/1/11
The Anniversary Song - Eva Cassidy
Here's my portrait shot for the week. Took this a couple of hours ago after dinner... Mum and Dad's Anniversary Dinner.
Simple shot with my trusty 50mm F1.4, and a bit HDR to make it all pop. Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad! More tomorrow.
The Anniversary Song - Eva Cassidy
Here's my portrait shot for the week. Took this a couple of hours ago after dinner... Mum and Dad's Anniversary Dinner.
Simple shot with my trusty 50mm F1.4, and a bit HDR to make it all pop. Happy Anniversary Mum and Dad! More tomorrow.
Monday, January 3, 2011
002
DAY 002. 2/1/11
Black Bird Fly - John Denver
Took this just at sunset. Sadly while I was changing lenses, the birds nestled on the front lampposts decided to leave the scene.
I must say, the West really has beautiful sunsets and the colours are sometimes breathtaking. Was intending to make this the monochrome shot for the week, but I couldn't deny you those tones could I? More tomorrow.
Black Bird Fly - John Denver
Took this just at sunset. Sadly while I was changing lenses, the birds nestled on the front lampposts decided to leave the scene.
I must say, the West really has beautiful sunsets and the colours are sometimes breathtaking. Was intending to make this the monochrome shot for the week, but I couldn't deny you those tones could I? More tomorrow.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
001
DAY 001. 1/1/11
So I decided to keep this going. And now that I've decided to continue, I feel much relieved that I made the decision.
Anyway... Today, New Year's Day was spent at a beach picnic. What a great way to spend the start of the year.
Funny thing is I have at least 5 shots that I could have posted today, so I guess when it rains it pours. It also means that I have enough material to last me all week. But like I said, I'll still shoot everyday, even if the shot doesn't appear.
Here's the shot of the beach at Woodman's Point at sunset. I have real fond memories of this place, so it was nice to come back here again after almost a 15 year absence.
More tomorrow (actually feels good to say this again).
So I decided to keep this going. And now that I've decided to continue, I feel much relieved that I made the decision.
Anyway... Today, New Year's Day was spent at a beach picnic. What a great way to spend the start of the year.
Funny thing is I have at least 5 shots that I could have posted today, so I guess when it rains it pours. It also means that I have enough material to last me all week. But like I said, I'll still shoot everyday, even if the shot doesn't appear.
Here's the shot of the beach at Woodman's Point at sunset. I have real fond memories of this place, so it was nice to come back here again after almost a 15 year absence.
More tomorrow (actually feels good to say this again).
YEAR 2 MY 365
I've decided to keep this going. Don't really know if I can handle another year, but I'm going to try. It's been such a blast doing Year One. So it's back to the same game, but the rules are going to be slightly changed:
1) Thou shall do at least ONE portrait a week.
2) Thou shall also do at least one monochrome shot a week.
3) Thou shall not always have to do HDR, although I suspect the majority will be in HDR.
4) Thou shall involve the strobes/flashes in at least one shot a week.
5) Thou shall still shoot something everyday even if it does not eventually feature in MY 365.
So there we go. Which means friends and family, I'll be hitting you guys up for more shots this year.
1) Thou shall do at least ONE portrait a week.
2) Thou shall also do at least one monochrome shot a week.
3) Thou shall not always have to do HDR, although I suspect the majority will be in HDR.
4) Thou shall involve the strobes/flashes in at least one shot a week.
5) Thou shall still shoot something everyday even if it does not eventually feature in MY 365.
So there we go. Which means friends and family, I'll be hitting you guys up for more shots this year.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
365/365
365/365. 31 December 2010
That's it! i'm done! Last day of the 365! Phew! I really can't believe that I did it!
First of all the thanks....
A big thank you to everyone that's come by, said hello, commented, browsed by mistake, whatever, you've made this experience the all that more special. All 27,000+ of you!
Thanks also goes out to Guy Gowan for the most remarkable photoshop methods (I know he's not a big fan of HDR, but he's non-destructive technique is masterful); Dustin Diaz, he's 365 was the inspiration for starting and all those groups and blogs that's added to my education.
A big thank you to Sony. Although you don't sponsor me, or give me free stuff, or even a discount, I still think your cameras are da bomb! And thanks for buying minolta, because those lenses are sublime.
A big thanks also goes to everyone that's appeared on my 365. Friends, family, colleagues, strangers. Thanks a million. You know who you are.
On to today's shot. I took this about a few weeks ago, in anticipation of the end. (doesn't mean I didn't shoot today, because I did). I figured that the final shot should be a self portrait, considering I've tried my very best o stay away from the front of the camera. HDR now is a matter of habit, although I did cut i back so much that I don't now how much HDR is even present (just something about HDR and skin texture that can be a touch unflattering). And in Black and White, because although I love the tones, I'm really not very confident in seeing things in monochrome.
Well that's it my friends. I want to thank everyone again, and for the final time... NO more tomorrow... maybe. I'm still undecided.
That's it! i'm done! Last day of the 365! Phew! I really can't believe that I did it!
First of all the thanks....
A big thank you to everyone that's come by, said hello, commented, browsed by mistake, whatever, you've made this experience the all that more special. All 27,000+ of you!
Thanks also goes out to Guy Gowan for the most remarkable photoshop methods (I know he's not a big fan of HDR, but he's non-destructive technique is masterful); Dustin Diaz, he's 365 was the inspiration for starting and all those groups and blogs that's added to my education.
A big thank you to Sony. Although you don't sponsor me, or give me free stuff, or even a discount, I still think your cameras are da bomb! And thanks for buying minolta, because those lenses are sublime.
A big thanks also goes to everyone that's appeared on my 365. Friends, family, colleagues, strangers. Thanks a million. You know who you are.
On to today's shot. I took this about a few weeks ago, in anticipation of the end. (doesn't mean I didn't shoot today, because I did). I figured that the final shot should be a self portrait, considering I've tried my very best o stay away from the front of the camera. HDR now is a matter of habit, although I did cut i back so much that I don't now how much HDR is even present (just something about HDR and skin texture that can be a touch unflattering). And in Black and White, because although I love the tones, I'm really not very confident in seeing things in monochrome.
Well that's it my friends. I want to thank everyone again, and for the final time... NO more tomorrow... maybe. I'm still undecided.
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