Finally the dahlias are starting to flower
A couple of the dahlias have started flowering and many of the others have got buds that are about to burst open. While there are others that are only just started to come up. Funny […]
Floral Friday – What is flowering this week
Spring is here and it is getting warmer. Every time I go out into the garden there are new flowers. It is so nice after such a long time with almost nothing. I need to […]
Floral Friday – The orange flowers in the backyard
I was out in the garden yesterday and around my greenhouse are these orange flowers. I believe they are called Calendulas and they are growing everywhere. I don’t pull them out because I don’t mind […]
Photographing the local adventure playground in infrared
Last weekend when I went out for my walk I took my new infrared camera with me. It was fun to walk around everywhere stopping here and there to take photos. I do live next […]
Floral Friday – Flowers taken in Infrared
Can you guess? Yep, I got my Fujifilm X-T3 back from Imaging by Design and it is now fully converted to Infrared. It took a while, but I’m not too fussed about that, I have […]
Getting the best night photos using a tripod
Before we start the post today I want to talk to you about comments on my blog. Now nothing bad. I have noticed that people don’t always get to see their comments here. I don’t […]
Getting cameras converted for Infrared photography
Different post this Monday. As the Lens-Artists Challenge mob are taking a break this week. Next week I’m going to be the host for it, so I hope you are looking forward to my post […]
Imitating Instagram posts – Stillness in the city
When I decided to concentrate more on blogging than other social media platforms I knew I wanted to do more posts that would be similar to what I used to do on Instagram. That is, […]
Floral Friday – A Chrysanthemum kind of day
Did I tell you that I got more chrysanthemums? I wouldn’t say they are my favourite flower, but they are up there near the top. I love so many different flowers. I have to admit […]
Floral Friday – Before the rains came
We have been getting so much rain. Don’t get me wrong I’m happy we are getting it, but it has been hard on the flowers. I know the plants will be loving it, but the […]
When is it time to buy a new camera?
I’ve been asking myself this question a lot lately. My Nikon D800 is over 10 years old now. The Nikon D850 I’ve had for about 6 years. I was given the Fujifilm X-T3 in 2019 […]
Monochrome Madness – A long look at some Apostles
Since I went away I haven’t worked on many of the images that I took those few days, but it is time to start. Today’s Monochrome Madness image was taken on the second day we […]
Extension tubes vs no extension tubes
I know I did a post about extension tubes once before, and I think I told you that I was going to try and get more to see how they would work. Well, I got […]
Reposting a before and after – The Dunedin Train Station
We have had a visitor staying with us for the last week or so and it has been busy around here. I thought today you might like to either see this for the first time […]
More from the Tamron 150-500mm – Animals at the Zoo
Last Friday I did a post on using the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens. It is a big lens and great for taking wildlife photos. I’m sure there are lots of other things you […]
Loch Ard Gorge and Port Campbell
Another quick post today. I’ve been trying to get some stuff done in the garden and use some of the produce. Who knew a zucchini plant would produce so many zucchinis?
Floral Friday – Outside with the Velvet 56
Now that I have the Fujifilm X-T3 I find I’m limited when it comes to macro, but I did get the Lensbaby Velvet 56 for it and the photos for Floral Friday were taken with […]
Monochrome Madness – Experimenting with Still Life
I’ve been trying to do more still life photography and I thought it would be good to show you a couple I’ve been experimenting with for Monochrome Madness.
Monochrome Wednesday – The MUB
Yesterday I did one of the Manchester Unity Building (MUB) that I thought was boring, but for Monochrome Wednesday I have one that I think works a lot better.
Silent Sunday – Early morning in Melbourne
For Silent Sunday I thought I would show you some new photos taking early morning in the City of Melbourne. I was also using my new lens.