Change of Seasons

Experimented with photographing a new subject, well new for me

.... early one Sunday morning in July







Then later in August, I went for a walk around Port Adelaide


and a few days later, I visited Adelaide Botanic Gardens, with the planes flying right overhead











and then a different thing with wings!




and now, it's officially Spring here in Adelaide ......  but it did seem to come early

Linking with Skywatch Friday, Floral Friday & Weekend Reflections

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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.

SAPF 2019 Annual Exhibition Results

I have been chomping at the bit whilst awaiting my results from the SAPF 2019 Annual Exhibition.

I am quite pleased to let you know that I have been awarded two Acceptances :)





This latter image is one that was taken way back in 2015, but I had never actually entered it in the SAPF Exhibition - I am so glad I did now :)

For my South Australian readers who may be interested, the SAPF 2019 Annual Exhibition will be on display at the Hamra Centre Gallery in Hilton, from Tuesday, 21st May to 2nd June, then will be moving into the Myer Centre in the City from 7th through to the 16th June. Entry is free.

The presentations of awards will be given out at the Opening Night, on Thursday 23rd May – doors open 5.30 pm for a 6 pm start.  Photographic works will be presented in prints as well as digital images which will be projected onto a big screen.

The Hamra Centre Gallery is located at 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.  Opening times are:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10am to 6pm

Wednesday: 8am to 6pm

Thursday: 10am to 8pm

Saturday and Sunday: 1pm to 4pm

The Auditorium is wheelchair and pram friendly. There is also designated disability parking in the library carpark which is directly behind the Hamra Centre building.

The exhibition at the Myer Centre will be open to the public during normal shopping hours.

Be sure to get along to view this very special annual event.

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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.

More Photo Projects

Playing catch up again with my photo projects

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Back to competition at the camera club!

My camera club has resumed for 2017 - last Tuesday was our first competition.  The subjects were "Architecture" and "Open"

Here are my entries, and the scores they received.


Score: 6 out of 10

Score: 7 out of 10

Score: 8 out of 10

Score: 8 out of 10

Score: 8 out of 10

Score: 8 out of 10

I started getting real excited on hearing the Judge's comments on the last two images - he was extremely complimentary on them - I was really hoping for a 9, but he scored an 8!

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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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birds, dragonflies, family walks, waves crashing

It was the final monthly competition for my camera club - PACC - Set subjects were 'Nature' and Open

If you are interested in seeing more images from our club's competitions, feel free to visit our club blog or facebook page.

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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.

Black & White Challenge - Day 1 of 5

There is a Black & White Challenge going on over on Facebook - The idea is, you are requested to post a black & white photo each day for 5 days, and you are requested to nominate another person to do the same - all just a bit of fun :)

Several members of my Camera Club are partaking :)  ofcourse, it was only a matter of a few days and I got nominated :)

So here is my first photo

Photographers Day Out

The above photo was taken on one of my first Camera Club Outings to Adelaide Botanic Park - I really must go back there again one day soon!

Stay tuned for the next 5 days for my series of black and white photos

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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.

PACC July competition

here are my entries for the PACC July competition - EDITED Judges' comments & scores added

the set subject is ONE COLOUR

Orange Fibonacci
#11 - A Rose - 113 photos in 2013

Comment: a bit blown out on bottom petal. Score: 7 out of 10

Layer upon Layer

Comment:  nice image - would have cropped bottom corner.  Score: 7 out of 10

Too Pretty for a Weed

Comment:  nice composition - some imperfections in the flower.  Score:  7 out of 10
Open Category

You always have to be different

Comment:  good composition, pity about the fence.  Score:  7 out of 10

Water Lily

Comment:  nice composition, centre is sharp.  Score:  8 out of 10


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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.

Our World Tuesday

I recently discovered a few new photo blogs ...... well, new to me ;-)

Our World Tuesday is a blog "Where family-friendly bloggers share images of their world and tell us a little bit of the story about the place"

So here is my contribution ;-)

This photo was taken during a photo outing with the Port Adelaide Camera Club 

to Adelaide Botanic Gardens

A more thorough post with more photos HERE

Foto Finish, Macro Monday, Wordless Wednesday

Lots of Photo Opportunities this Weekend ;-)

Boy, I have had a very busy few days!

On Saturday, it was my Great Nephew's 2nd Birthday and we had a family BBQ

To satisfy my baking urge, I made up some Mars Bar Slice to take - it was a real hit and I have been asked to bring some more for Zoe's 1st Birthday next month ;-)

Riley with his Mum, Jade

Blowing out the candles

Gorgeous little cupcakes ;-)

Family Dog, Axel sitting on a chair with the family ;-)

On Sunday, I had a photo outing with the Port Adelaide Camera Club to Adelaide Botanic Gardens

We had a nice early start of 9.30 am 

see group photo HERE

I took heaps of photos, and am only showing a select few here

A Kookuburra with a mouse up in the tree ;-)

the rest are on Flickr

Hope you have had a good weekend too ;-)