Archive for April, 2010

Garden Creatures

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by Nick Holdsworth. A brief description follows:A collection of images of small creatures that can be found in any common garden. There are two animals in this lightbox, the Garden Skink (Lampropholis delicata) and the Cabbage moth larvae (Plutella xylostella). Both sets of photographs are designed to showcase each animal with a white, tile background and a black border to show off these small animals as well as possible.

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Rainbow Bee-eater

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by Paul Ross. A brief description follows:This colorful little bird (Merops ornatus) is also known as the rainbow bird. In flight the wings are harlequin above and golden beneath with a multi colored iridescent head and body. They soar through the air rather quickly, catching flying insects and the occassional bee. They fly and perch in a family flock. I often hear their medium to high pitched purrr as they approach, well before I see…

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Plumed Whistling Duck

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by Paul Ross. A brief description follows:I photographed this fascinating species of Duck recently at a nearby dam. A flock had landed and strolled around the area searching for food. However, two stayed and more recently I was lucky enough to see (but unfortunately not photograph) eight babies on the dam. I often hear them at night, as they fly by whistling – a long high pitched whistle. They are pretty birds with barred chestnut…

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Highfield Historic Site, Tasmania

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by Rodney Garnett. A brief description follows:The Van Diemen’s Land Company was granted large holdings in Tasmania in 1825 and chose Stanley as their centre of operations. Highfield house was constructed in 1832 with extensions by architect John Lee Archer in the 1840s. The historic site is managed today by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the house and outbuildings including the chapel, stables and the convict…

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Sydney and the CBD

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by John L Coombes. A brief description follows:Sydney has grown into one of the most diversified multicultural cities on the planet. The city is unique and all who come and visit marvel at it’s architectural diversity, the way all of it blends together with the harbour as a backdrop creating a stunning photographer’s paradise.

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Norfolk Island Hell & Paradise

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by John L Coombes. A brief description follows:An Australian Protectorate located in the South Pacific, Norfolk Island truly represents Hell and Paradise. With a history of cruel deeds done during the time of the convict incarcarations to the tranquil island we now find, Norfolk Island is the ideal place wile away a surreal holiday.

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Reflections

A new lightbox has been published on the OzImages website by John L Coombes. A brief description follows:The perfect symmetry of a reflection is a photographers dream. I am constantly drawn to the double image and continually strive to capture this perfection.

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JAM SESSION (John L Coombes)

I’ve just published a new lightbox of a local Jam Session. These images bring together an amazing collection of musicians. The youngest is three and the oldest over sixty. Age is no barrier and a love of music the only entry card.

Please check them out and let me know what you think.

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AUTUMN (John L Coombes)

Here is a great lightbox perfect for this time of the year!
Bring a bit of seasonal magic into your life. In the Wollombi Valley the leaves change colour and the mists start to roll in heralding the approach of winter. Here is the proof that Australia does have seasons.
Have a look at these great images and contact me if you would like to see more or discuss using them.

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Garden creatures (Nick Holdsworth)

I’ve just published a lightbox full of images of small garden creatures. This collection of images of small creatures can be found in any common garden. There are two animals in this lightbox, the Garden Skink (Lampropholis delicata) and the Cabbage moth larvae (Plutella xylostella). Both sets of photographs are designed to showcase each animal with a white, tile background and a black border to show off these small animals as well as possible. Please feel free to have a look and contact…

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