Two is company up in Bowral, Southern Highlands I don’t clearly remember the blue flowers in the background of this shot but they sure do pack a bit of punch in the background. Two sure is company! This was shot in the Burradoo, Devon Cottage up in Bowral, Southern Highlands.
My first visit to Tasmania was ages back… nearly 8 years now and I still remember going crazy with my camera at every bend of the road. It’s such a picturesque little island and though so close to the mainland of Australia it is very unique. There is tremendous love for good food and pride [...]
I took this about a week back. This was cropped later to 2:1 later. Hope you like it. I love the bit where you can see the sunlight is crossing over and moon-night approaches but the periphery of the craters and small rocky hills being higher up are still lit when the rest around it [...]
On our way to Rest Park a couple of weekends back I noticed a bunch of purple African Daisies and this one in particular stood out for me. Isn’t it pretty? Have a good weekend!
Sunset from BalconyCanon EOS 40D, 1/13sec, f/4, 29mm, ISO 320, Bias: -2/3 EV, HD Hoya Circular Polariser Lately all I seem to shoot is sunsets. But then again you’d agree if we had sunsets like these and right out of our balcony, wouldn’t you?
St Patrick’s Day Parade in SydneyCanon EOS 40D, 1/400sec, f/4, 200mm, ISO 160, Bias: 0 EV Moments after we had our visit to the Townhall Unvaluted and a bite at the Queen Victoria Building we ventured back into George Street. There were people walking about on the middle of the road… Ah! The roads had [...]
Unvaulted is a celebration of the rich civic legacy which successive Councils of the City of Sydney have preserved in Sydney Town Hall. The collection is significant because it charts the growth of Council and the increasing prestige afforded to the city and its civic leaders. Many items are civic memorials, associated with personalities achievements [...]
Canon EOS 40D, 1/125sec, f/8, 17mm, ISO 100, Bias: 0 EV, HD Hoya Circular Polariser We have been meaning to visit our friends café called Relish in North Avalon for a while and it wasn’t until this morning that we finally made it up there. Post our scrummy breakfast and two lovely rounds of coffee [...]
Just as it says, green indeed is the new black! I do enjoy shooting shades of same colour. It is a little difficult shooting shades of the same colour if different lighting conditions but the challenge works as a great stimulus for me. Shot in the Burradoo, Devon Cottage up in Bowral, Southern Highlands. Check [...]
Spiderweb in the garden Oh what a tangled web we weave When first we practice to deceive. – Sir Walter Scott (Marmion, 1808) Great spotting D. Found this during our walk around the Rose garden in Devon Cottage.
Canon EOS 40D, 1/20sec, f/4, 17mm, ISO 400, Bias: 0 EV After our little sojourn in Berrima and wandering through the scenic old Hume Highway, scones and jam stop and a lovely cup of coffee and wander in the Berkelouw Book Barn and Coffee House we were finally driving down Bong-Bong street into Bowral and [...]
A Rainy dayCanon EOS 40D, 1/13sec, f/1.4, 50mm, ISO 250, Bias: +1/3 EV A Rainy dayCanon EOS 40D, 1/40sec, f/1.4, 50mm, ISO 250, Bias: -2/3 EV This was taken about a fortnight back on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. It had nearly stopped raining by this time I took these but you can see the rain [...]
We went to the Wine bar last night. Here is a quick shot of the lovely Robyn, it was a perfect day but suddenly the skies opened out for a big rainy afternoon. Luckily it didn’t stay too long but it was nice to be out and about even though it was a little wet!
Berrima also has quite a few giftware shops and galleries along Jellore Street right off the Berimma Post office. Being on a strret a little of the main patch of the small town it can easily be neglected. We’ve been to Berrima many times and have never explored these little hideouts. Among these Bowral Antiques, [...]
Last Saturday despite the cloudy forecast we had woken up to lovely crisp blue sky morning. We packed our bags and drove off to the historic town Berrima located in the picturesque valley on a bend of the Wingecarribee River. The drive along the M5 was mostly smooth and amazing how much faster you can [...]
Canon EOS 40D, 1/500sec, f/5, 50mm, ISO 100, Bias: -2/3 EV Noticed these amazing cloud formation when i got home yesterday. The blurred level is higher up in the stratosphere. The brighter orange ones were much lower and are in focus. They were literally speeding across the expanse like they were late for dinner!
The lovely D had got us tickets to see “Sing the Truth – A Tribute to Nina Simone” at the Sydney Opera House last night. This talent-packed, feel-good tribute to jazz and soul icon Nina Simone featured performances from vocalists Patti Austin, Dianne Reeves, Lizz Wright and Nina’s daughter, Simone. We were seating in the [...]
Autumn is here indeed and it sure does bring Eva Cassidy’s song to mind. The falling leaves drift by my window The falling leaves of red and gold I see your lips, the summer kisses The sunburned hands I used to hold
Old fashioned cooking in India Yes you get to see them a lot in India. Well I don’t fancy them at all as I saw this a lot growing up there, but tell you what they still look fascinating. And in winter they are so nice to have around
I’m leaving on a jet plane… We woke up to these beautiful blue skies last Saturday morning. Of late we’ve had hot weather and unbearable humidity. Apparently the most humid summer conditions in Sydney since 1971! While it wasn’t officially the beginning of autumn on Saturday the 27th of February the weather sure seemed to [...]
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