RIP Karta

If you are a regular reader of my blog, then you would know I love going to the Adelaide Zoo and taking photos :)

Sadly, one of the loved animals at the Zoo has passed away - Karta, the 34 year old Sumatran Orangutan, has died just hours after delivering an infant that was believed to be stillborn.

How sad :(

Here is the last photo I took of Karta, on 3rd June 2016



Here is Kluet


You can read the full ABC News story HERE

This is Puspa, the other Orangutan they alternate in the enclosure

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Lotus Flower

FLORAL FRIDAY FOTO: 270
Lotus Flower - a very beautiful flower, with much symbolism



This flower was actually head height - I know I am not tall, but the stems on these flowers were magnificent!


This was another one that was almost head height - I didn't quite capture just how glistening the water droplets were :)

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Happy Australia Day!

117 in 2017 - 7: Makes your mouth water

52 in 2017 - 31: Treat

From Wiktionary:  Vanilla Slice - Noun
vanilla slice ‎(plural vanilla slices)
(Britain, Australia) A snack similar to a mille-feuille, consisting of a layer of vanilla custard or cream between two layers of pastry.

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A symbol of fear ....

.... for many people, including myself ;)



Another entry for my 2017 project - Wolf Spider
52 in 2017 - 48: Symbol (of fear)
117 in 2017 - 25: It Stings or bites

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New Growth

It is time for Floral Friday Foto (again) that came around quickly!

this pretty little flower just appeared in the middle of my otherwise dead lawn - a wild flower I think :)



Another image for 117 in 2017 & 52 in 2017

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Images on the wall

Have you ever wondered whether you should get one of your images printed and put it up on the wall?

Well I have, and even though printing is readily available - it can come at a cost and what if you don't like it once you see it big?

Well, I came across some free stuff the other day, and I think it could help in deciding whether or not you want to get something printed large or not :)

I do a bit of graphic stuff with my cardmaking, and I follow Creative Market - a design resource website.  There are heaps of things available, and the good part is there is some great FREE stuff too :)

Currently, one of the FREE selections is this Frames and poster mock-up pack

I had a play, and this is what I came up with

This is one of my images that did well in my camera club competitions and I wondered whether to print it up large and put it on the wall - what do you think?

If your New Year's Resolution is to get out and about and take more photos ... do it!

If you have been thinking about doing something with your photography, then maybe consider joining a club!

The 2017 Port Adelaide Camera Club Calendar has been put on the PACC website - I am getting quite excited, we have a great year ahead.


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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Happy New Year!

Time to start fresh!

I am going to do two projects this year - 52 in 2017 & 117 in 2017 - both run over on Flickr

here is my first photo for the year



I got a new lens - a 35mm from a professional photographer friend - a case of being right place at the right time :)  I think I am going to enjoy playing with this lens LOL

My photo has been EXPLORED!  1st January 2017 woo hoo!!!

Linking with Floral Friday Fotos and Our World Tuesday.

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

2016 wrap up!

Well, 2016 is done and dusted!  I managed to complete 81 images of 116; I am quite pleased with that!

Here are my last two images for my 116 in 2016 project

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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.