Change is slow coming but I hope for a time when as a Nation we respect and honour Australia's First People with a genuine pride.
I went with my housemate Phil to the Melbourne Botanic Gardens for an Aboriginal Heritage Walk. It was a wonderful way to learn about the people and the culture. The walks are held every day but as part of Reconciliation Week they are free (you're too late, today was the last free day, so you'll have to pay unless you want to wait 'til next year).
We had a terrific guide to educate us and were treated to a traditional smoking ceremony. I was struck most by the talk of listening to your spirit and felt a sense of the purposefulness of the culture as opposed to the busyness of todays society. It was humbling.
Come to the Carnival (and learn to take better photos while you're there!)
This is the official video launch for the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers. If you've always wanted to go and see what it's all about, come with me and I'll show you around (and teach you some photography tips too).
Still Life Scarf and Flower Series
Some of my images from the recent "Show of Hands" exhibition I coordinated with a group of past Photography Students from RMIT short courses.
My work was an exploration of beauty and ageing.
If you're in Melbourne and would like to learn more about Photography, you can check out the short courses on offer at RMIT. I teach Level 1 and 2 Introduction to Photography - Technical and Aesthetic as well as the People & Portrait course.
Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Photography Tour - September 2017
It's only 17 weeks until the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Photography Tour gets under way. It's going to be a great 4 day photography adventure, staying at the historic Vacy Hall, visiting the amazing parks and gardens and watching the grand parade. One of the first things we'll be doing is going to see the Heritage Bank Photography Awards Exhibition for some inspiration.
The exhibition just happens to be held next to the fabulous Japanese Gardens and there's plenty to photograph there. And that's just on the first afternoon. If you'd like to join us, click here to find out more.
Brandon and Rachael Engagement
A sunny afternoon in a pine forest with a gorgeous young couple in love. What more could you ask for? (the answer is Mozzie Repellent!)
Cloudehill - The final Diggers Garden
Of the three Diggers Gardens, this one was my least favourite. Not that there's anything wrong with it (it's majestic), it just wasn't my style. It may have been tainted by the service (or lack thereof) at the cafe on the day. It's not often I walk out of a place but one can only take being ignored for so long before giving up.
It was not the best time of day to be taking photos on a bright sunny day. Too much contrast between shady and sunny areas ruled out a few photo options. The camera just doesn't cope with such extreme contrast (unless you're doing HDR). I still managed to grab a few favourite shots before we headed to Sassafras and Miss Marples for a late lunch.
