There are many unique and famous Australian icons that have been associated with Aussie culture. But how relevant are popular Aussie icons of the past to the fast changing demographics of Australian society and Australia’s place in an ever evolving world? After photographing famous Aussie icons I began to think on these questions and the relevance these icons hold to Aussie culture in our contemporary world.
Read MoreHere's a classic view, through an archway, onto a bridge and towards the medieval Church Of Our Lady, Bruges in Belgium. It's one of my favorite black and white photos. Nonetheless, you might be surprised to discover that it's also one of the most difficult photos I've ever made.
Read MoreHave you ever noticed that the very best landscape photos seem to exhibit a timeless quality? This often comes about through the use of long exposures to not only capture the scenes in question, but to convey an impression of something beyond that which is depicted.
Read MoreWould you like to become a better travel photographer? I’ve been traveling and making photos, on six continents, since 1988. Along the way I’ve learned a great deal that has helped me become a better travel photographer.
Read MoreThis photo showcases a temple entrance on the beautiful island of Bali. Situated within a large outdoor complex, the statues and plaques at the entrance to the temple help to illustrate true balance represented through Bali’s unique version of Hinduism.
Read MoreIrish born AFL football star, Jim Stynes, died from Cancer at age 45 on March 20, 2012. Recognized as one of the game's greats, the significant sporting accomplishments and charitable work undertaken by Jim Stynes marks him as a truly great Australian.
Read MoreKolkata, while a huge, hot and difficult city to get around, offers a wide range of opportunities for amazing street photos. Whether your preference is vibrant color or more subdued black and white images, I found the people of Kolkata provided me with incredible opportunities for great street photos.
Read MoreStructure is an important consideration underpinning composition. When it comes to creating a perfect photo composition it’s important to think about the way you structure your photos. Here’s how I go about making photos based around simple and effective rules of composition.
Read MoreThe dynamic shapes of the gigantic boulders at Devils Marbles provide a visually interesting and welcomed break for travellers on the long drive between Darwin and Alice Springs.
Read MoreI love making beautiful landscape photos and I have no hesitation in seeking out locations that lend themselves to the creation of picturesque images. Here’s what I’ve learned about making attractive landscape photos along the way.
Read MoreChoosing the best camera course can help you better understand your camera and allow you to create better photos, more often. Given all the camera and photography courses out there what I’ve learned will help you choose the course that’s right for you.
Read MoreI have a monkey on my back when it comes to making digital panoramic photos. It's a monkey that's particularly pesky and I need to get it off of me.
Read MoreI’m a photographer who likes to delete photos I’m not happy with. It’s a practice I’ve developed over time and one I recommend you seriously consider implementing on a regular basis.
Read MoreI discovered the Executioner’s Cottage in Salzburg, Austria by chance. It's a delightful place that looks like it’s straight out of a storybook. If I didn’t know it’s grisly and macabre history, I’d want to live there.
Read MoreOver the years my work as a photography teacher has brought me into contact with a lot of interesting and highly motivated people. Some try to forge their way in the commercial world of photography, others are happy to express themselves through a more personal, creative path.
Read MoreArchitecture pics that showcase notions of balance and stability are important aspects of composition to consider when making photos of buildings on our travels. I’ve found that’s particularly the case when government, sovereign or religious buildings are depicted.
Read MoreYour ancestry speaks to your background, but what relevance does that have to your current life, your worldview and your family legacy? I’ve discovered that the process of making really epic photos is a great way to explore one’s family legacy and, in doing so, help us determine our place in this world.
Read MoreParadise! I finally made it to the blissful beauty that is Paradise near Glenorchy, New Zealand. The forest in Paradise, that many Tolkien Middle Earth fans would recognize from the Sir Peter Jackson classic movies, was a highlight of my visit to the South Island of New Zealand.
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