Archive for Random Thoughts
Sydney in a Post Apocalyptic Glow
Posted by: | CommentsSo I woke up this morning to find that Sydney was glowing red and orange in what could only be described as something out of the movie Armageddon.
I got out my trusty camera and decided to take some photos. The only way I can describe the dust storm was eerie. I have never in my life seen Sydney blanketed in such a way.
Anyhoo, hope you guys enjoy. Also now that Uni is beginning to slow down a bit, I look forward to getting back into my photography and hence blogging.
Stuart 
Canon EOS 50D has arrived.
Posted by: | CommentsI have spectacular news. My swanky new Canon EOS 50D has finally arrived, I am only missing my final macro lens as Canon did not have it in stock.
However so far I have managed to get my hands on the following:
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lenses:
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Prime Lens
- Canon EF-S 17-85mm f4-5.6 IS USM
- Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Accessories:
- Canon Speedlite 580EX II
- Hoya Super HMCPRO1 UV Filter x2
- Sandisk 2x 8GB Extreme IV 45 MB/s Compact Flash
I decided to throw all this info up on the “My Photography Hardware” page so that if anyone is curious in future I will keep that list regularly updated with what hardware I am using (and have used in the past).
I also had my first photography class last week which was a real eye opener and has answered a lot of my questions that I have been wondering and there is still another 6 weeks to go. The tutor is bubbly and managed to keep all the content interesting and lively, even while going through the history of cameras and photography.
Our homework this week was to chose one or two of our favourite photos that we had taken at some point in our lives and bring them along to class next week. I am getting a couple of photos printed up at the moment so I will see how they come out. [EDIT] If you would like to see my homework that I have completed for this week with a short description I have put it up in my online gallery.
For now tho, I thought I would share photos of the new hardware with you.
Stuart
An itch I have had for years…
Posted by: | CommentsAs you may already know, I have spent a lot of time in the last month or so, going over all of the photos that I have taken since about the beginning of 2003. I needed to get through them all and finally get rid of the bad ones and organise the remaining photos so that I could actually find them when I needed.
Anyhoo, I came across these two photos in my adventures taken in 2003. I think they would be the first real evidence of the itch that I had for wanting to explore photography.
These were both taken with my first digital camera, a Kodak LS753 if I remember correctly. And they were just taken while I was out and about (I used to carry the camera with me quite a fair bit).
Anyhoo, I guess I just wanted to share this interesting discovery from my past that I guess defines me a little bit more. What would be the first photo you took that got you thinking that photography could be good fun for you?
Stuart
The photos that you have always chased…
Posted by: | CommentsEveryone has them, the photographs that they have a burning desire to capture, a desire to take that moment and freeze it in time to keep forever.
So I am wondering, what photo(s) have you always wanted to capture but never had the opportunity? Are there any photos that you would travel around the world just to capture to chase that moment?
I am new to photography (as you all know) and so I guess I have not really had the opportunity to explore the photos that I wish to capture however I would *love* to be able to travel to Egypt and capture pictures of the elegant pyramids.
Anyhoo, I am curious to hear your thoughts, whether you are an amateur or a professional do tell!
Stuart
One of those moments – Caption This
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I was first starting getting into photography, I decided to go to Taronga Zoo in Sydney and see what sorta photos I could compose.
While I was at the Meerkat enclosure I managed to snap the beauty below. Even as I look back at it now I realise that a lot of photography (especially when referring to wildlife) is pure timing.
Just as I was about to head away I saw this Meerkat poke his head out of the tree log and then proceed to roll around into the “Chillaxing” position below. I have to say it was one of my favourite photos of the day.
Anyhoo, just wanted to show this one off as it does look rather cute and funny but at the same time wanted to play a bit of a game. If you are bored and have a couple of minutes free, have a look at provide a caption for the image. It could be for example what the Meerkat might be thinking.
For example I thought that perhaps an appropriate caption would be “Ahh the only thing that would make this afternoon better is a beer”.
Be creative, have a bit of fun with it. I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Stuart
