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Canon Spotlight: a photography journey
Was very exciting recently to be asked to be the featured photographer for the "WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT" by Canon Collective admin Stephen Finkel. And a cool self reflective exercise to actually think about how the photography creative world has become a part of my everyday.
'My story' below because as a private group it isn't visible so I aren't able to...
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Capturing Winter's Wonderland: The Chosen Photo
Exploring Jungfraujoch - a snowy paradise
Was excited to have a photograph chosen by Aspire Gallery in Paddington again for their upcoming 'Solstice' exhibition that runs through July!
'Winter Wonderland' - is a stunning shot I took during an epic trek up Jungfraujoch, from the picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen.
I huffed and puffed my way up...
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Clique Awards heads to the walls!
I was away in Melbourne when this exhibition was on.
So just a huge thank you to my daughter Storm, who went to the opening for the 'Clique on the Walls' exhibition on my behalf at the Woolloongabba Art Gallery in Brisbane.
🙂 #lovedaughters
Love the image in the book too 🙂
This image IS for sale on Bluethumb - 'Infinity's Edge' head here
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"Clique on the Walls", an exhibition celebrating the first two years of the Clique Awards
Proud to be amongst the 48 photographic prints being featured for the upcoming 'Clique on the walls' exhibition.
I was a finalist both years for 'Scapes' with “Infinitys Edge” and “Megalopolitan Takeover”, so keen to see which image makes the cut!
Being chosen for an exhibition always gives a boost to the creative soul and is motivating and a rem...
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A competition for the bird photographers/artists - ALL genres!
Someone in the Bluethumb facebook group I am a part of was saying the other day they always find out about competitions 'after' they have closed and people are sharing their finalist entries.
So here's one that's just come up on my feed for the fellow artists into birds 🦜... looks a good competition. They do have a bird list though too of eligibl...
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Exploring Singapore Through a Photographer's Lens
Photographer's - End 2023 or begin 2024 with an exciting week in Singapore!
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the enchanting city of Singapore with a group of fellow photographers? Imagine the freedom of stopping to capture that perfect shot without the worry of holding up the your friend or family member, or a nonphotography group. No need to...
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Announcing the ... Australian Photography Mgazine cover winners
Officially announced in Australian Photography Magazine now:)
"From a whopping 1,200+ entries, we've selected the winner of our free monthly photo comp for April, where we asked you to shoot a magazine cover."
So pleased to be amongst them.:)
And this image is for sale as a gorgeous 16 x 24" print on archival lustre paper - view the full details...
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Shortlisted: Celebrating the artistry of photography
This image was shot at Cape Hillsborough National Park - one of my most favourite places to visit each time I head to Mackay. If you've never been definitely put it on your to do list!
But here, it has made the cut! Out of around 1200 entries it is indeed exciting again to have a shortlisted image chosen for the Australian Photography Magazine fro...
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Picture perfect photography retreat: discover Singapore through your lens!
The past few months have seen me deeply involved in setting up a photography retreat for seven days, six nights, in Singapore.
It's been a heck of a lot of background work and so uploading my own photographic images to Bluethumb has taken a little bit of a second seat, compared to prolific uploads in the latter months of 2022.
But am now so excit...
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The 'sign' you want to see as a creative
In the Gallery | Brisbane:
A goal of most artists is to have a piece exhibited at a gallery. Excited to have one chosen for the curation of 'Rustle' for the month of May. 😍
'Rustle' at Aspire Gallery | 53 Kennedy Terrace, Paddington. 😍
It runs 6 May- 3 June 2023. Open Saturdays 10:30am - 4:30pm (or via appointment).
Head on in and take a look...
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Professional framing - worth the investment!
Professionally framed for the exhibition, and I must say, the results are stunning!
Delivered it to the gallery today.
Highly recommend John at @Southside Picture Framing in Brisbane, whose attention to detail and expertise in selecting the perfect frame, matting, and glass for the image and giving me fabulous advice, has truly transformed the ph...
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And into the gallery ...
Really really exciting to have this ICM photograph, "Tangled Beauty at Sunrise", selected to be part of the exhibition 'Rustle' at Aspire Gallery in Paddington, Qld. 😍
It runs 6 May - 3 June 2023.
If you are in the Brisbane area during May call in and take a gander! It looks amazing framed!
Available as a Limited Edition here
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When it just isn't working, paint over it!
When I got this piece out of storage (story lower down) I tried to simplify it, as I realised how 'busy' it was looking. I was liking the direction it was taking. Love the shapes of the people running away, and loved the 'skeleton' figure bottom left, but as I simplified, realised those two elements just don't belong together. One was quite abstrac...
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Maybe it really IS all about - just starting!
So a few days in, and a couple of layers deep, this is what the canvas is becoming.
The textures don't really show up on this snapshot picture, but they are looking rich and strong. And I so love the imagery and the style. I knew I wanted 'an elephant' but that's all I really had in my mind - then the creativity takes over. Once. You start!
Still...
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How to get past the... 'creative block'!
Making that mark!
It has been quite a while since I painted. Well, back in 2020 when I did my Cert 3 in Visual Arts to be honest. But a month or so ago now I went and got my paints and bushes and some canvasses out of storage and have allowed myself to get back into the habit of - mark-making!
But like with many other creative fields; a blank can...
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