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Archive for June, 2010

Waves moving across water are a natural phenomenom; rhythmic swelling of unfettered energy formed by wind and weather conditions, alive on virtually any body of water from small lakes to mighty oceans. Waves come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are beautiful, colourful, placid, playful, calming, dangerous, destructive, powerful, hollow, rideable; and the list goes on. Further they are unique as no two waves are exactly the same.

Images that captures the colour and diversity of nature in the changing seasons.

Autumn or Fall is my favourite time, especially this year in the Central Highlands of Victoria, after a mild summer, the changing leaves on our wide variety of trees have been spectacular.

Australian pelicans are the largest of the seven species of pelicans.

Have you ever looked closely at a leaf, flower or tree? If you do, you will find a plethora of patterns, contrasts, forms, shapes and designs, all individual, all fascinating in themselves. Here are a few of my own observations.

You don’t really have to be a car lover to appreciate the beauty of a classic car. People gather annually at car meets to exhibit their treasured possessions and share their love of automobiles. Most of these images were taken at such a ‘meet’ at Hanging Rock in Victoria.

Thailand is a country of rich culture, tasty cuisine, busy cities, relaxing beaches and much much more. Here is but a snippet!

Siargao Is is off the Northern tip of Mindanao, Its a true Paradise to behold with its Natural Beauty,Happy People,Perfect Waves & Abundance of Game Fish. After a week or so there U could ask yourself “Why i cant do this everyday for the rest of my life” Its truly need to behold at least once in your liftime.

Anybody who has ever snorkeled or taken a dive would know the thrill of nature’s underwater beauty. Here are a few of the spectacular creatures you might expect to find.

A selection of flowers, leaves and berries, close up and in some cases abstract. I love to have a little fun with nature, using specific focal points and blur – for me its the medley of colour blends that evokes a feeling of softness and beauty.

Once hunted to the edge of extinction, Humpback Whales can now be found in reasonable numbers. Unfortunately the threat of Whale hunting is back on the agenda and these magnificent creatures may once more be under threat, all because certain parts of the world have to eat Whale meat.