Take In The View

Street Art Wednesday

2011-12-07T00:00:00.000-08:00

This has to be one of the cutest pieces of street art I have ever seen. These little girls just make me smile and want to join in.

Swedish Christmas Markets

2011-12-03T00:00:00.000-08:00

Today we went to the Swedish Christmas Markets. There is always loads of great stuff to look at but my favourite thing is the delicious food. These open sandwiches are to die for.

Macro Friday

2011-11-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

Instagram Sunday

2011-11-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

Street Art Wednesday

2011-11-16T00:00:00.000-08:00

Soaring

2011-11-14T00:00:00.000-08:00

Imaginationallows us to escape the predictable. It enables us to reply to the commonwisdom that we cannot soar by saying, "Just watch!"

~ Bill Bradley

Instagram Sunday

2011-11-13T00:00:00.000-08:00

Street Art Wednesday

2011-11-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

My poor Nikon D60 is still at the camera doctor and I still don't know what is wrong with it. It's so weird to not have it and of course I keep seeing things I want to take photos of. Instead I am stuck with the iphone. It's not really a bad option but it's not the same. I do love Instagram though, so that seems to be my default when capturing images.
I saw this artwork tonight coming home from work. So cool.

Instagram Sunday

2011-11-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

This photo looks so stormy and cold but in truth it was a beautiful warm day. We went for a drive out to the Yarra Valley and stopped in at the Punt Road winery. These are all the apple tree used to make delicious cider.

It was so nice to get out of town.

Friday Afternoon

2011-11-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I caught up with a friend for coffee. It was such a lovely afternoon sitting by the river. I know on a Friday I usually do a macro shot but this moment was too nice to not share.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-11-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Two Week Photo Project

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Rainbow Connection

2011-10-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this beautiful rainbow last night. Yesterday afternoon it rained and rained and then just on sunset it stopped for a bit and this amazing full rainbow appeared. Everyone came out of their tents and stared in awe at it. I was disappointed not to have my camera with me (sadly my Nikon D60 recently died and is about to get sent to the Nikon repair shop so I have been making do with my iphone and point and shoot), but the iphone did a good job of capturing it.
This rainbow made me smile for a long while.

Time For Reflection

2011-10-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

Last night we drove up to the Grampians for a mini break and today we went on a walk to Bee Hive falls. The falls themselves were a little underwhelming but the pools nearby (such as this one) and the surrounds were beautiful. We took a little detour off the beaten track and climbed up the escarpment to witness an amazing view and some crazy limestone caves. It's so good to be away and have some time to relax and reflect.

Two Week Photo Project

2011-10-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

There's a new theme, just announced today, over at the Two Week Photo Project. Hop over and take a look.

On Inspiration (Or Lack Thereof)

2011-10-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

The past few weeks I have been totally uninspired. In factto be honest it’s been a while. For the first time in a year and 9 months, Ireally didn’t want to update my blog. I don’t know where it has come from orwhat the cause but all I know is that I felt I was forcing it. Making myselftake photos and as a result, the photos were pretty average and left me with anempty lost feeling rather than one of pride or inspiration. So I made the callto stop. Just stop posting. I apologise to you all for just disappearing but Ireally didn’t know what else to do.

I can’t say my inspiration is back, I’m not sure. But I doknow that this post has been gnawing away in the back of my brain and I knowthat I’m not done with blogging all together just yet. I may look at justposting once a week? I haven’t decided. But I do want you to know, I’m notgone, just on hiatus. I’ll be back soon.

Instagram Sunday

2011-10-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Macro Friday

2011-09-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Love Thursday

2011-09-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

I love round windows, especially stained glass ones. I don't know why, I just really like the way they look. I took this photo in a house we stayed at a few weekends ago, as a reminder for if/when I ever build my own home.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-09-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

I apologise for the average quality of this photo, I took it with my iphone at night. I saw it the other day when heading out to dinner and something about it just grabbed me and I had to stop and take a shot. I'm drawn to the truth. The truth about who we all really are and the truth behind the facade that we present to the world. Sometimes it's hard to hear the truth and other times it's hard to tell it but at the end of the day, the truth is often the best way to go.

Two Week Photo Project

2011-09-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

The new Two Week Photo Project theme went up today. Head over to Flickr to check it out. I usually try and out up a photo related to the theme on the day I announce it but since going back to work, my photo taking has diminished slightly. Next week for the update I promise I'll post one, but for now you can have a lovely view of my city taken on my walk home tonight.

Sitting On The Bank

2011-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

The mark of a successful man is one that has spent an entire

day on the bank of a river without feeling guilty about it.

~Author Unknown

Instagram Sunday

2011-09-25T03:00:00.000-07:00

Parklife

2011-09-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

Macro Friday

2011-09-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Spring Green

2011-09-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Street Art Wednesday

2011-09-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Sea View

2011-09-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Don't Interrupt

2011-09-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it"

~ Chinese proverb

Instagram Sunday

2011-09-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Travel Power

2011-09-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

Macro Friday

2011-09-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Love the golden look of these seed pods in the afternoon sunshine.

Endings & Beginnings

2011-09-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

I have had such a relaxing week. This week is the last week of my "six months of freedom" before I go back to full time work. My job is season, so is only over the summer. This winter I took the chance to be a free agent and do whatever my heart desired. I've travelled, I've worked casually, I've had time to read books and as a result I'm in a fantastic state of mind and feeling really relaxed. In saying that, I am looking forward to the challenge of being back on the job.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-09-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Two Week Photo Project

2011-09-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of the new theme for the Two Week Photo Project. Head over to Flickr and check out the past photos from our last theme, water. Some beautiful shots by all involved.

I also did another photo shoot today with a friend, Lucy. She needed some photos for acting head shots, so I offered to take them. It was great fun. The more of these sorts of things that I do, the more I think it's the direction I want to take with my photography.

Who Do You Think You're Not?

2011-09-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

"It's not who you think you are that holds you back, it's who you think you're not"

~ Unknown

Instagram Sunday

2011-09-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Quarry Mountain Dead Rats

2011-09-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Tonight I went to see some bluegrass bands at the Thornbury Theatre. The Quarry Mountain Dead Rats were my favourite. I haven't really invested much time listening to bluegrass but after last night's gig I think I may need to rectify that. The energy and talent of these musicians is amazing and the music itself is fantastic.

Macro Friday

2011-09-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this shell trapped in the driftwood while walking along the beach this week. I actually stopped to look at the wood as there were some puddles in the grooves and I tried to photograph them. It was then that I noticed the shell. It's funny how that happens, our attention is grabbed by one thing but really what we need to see is something completely different.

Things I Love

2011-09-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

I love the ocean. I love to stand on the top of a cliff with the wind blowing and stare out over the waves to the horizon beyond. I love the idea that on the other sides of the ocean there are all sorts of different countries and different lives being lived. I love the adventure that staring out over those horizons inspires in me.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-09-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

I saw this little guy on my lunch break recently. It's hard to see the detail as I only had my iphone with me, but it looks like a little owl made of tin cans, icy-pole sticks and other odds and ends. He was nailed up below the "No Entry" sign and I'm actually surprised I noticed him.

Two Week Photo Project Update

2011-09-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

I've been down the beach the past two days and it's been fantastic to get away. The first day we were down the sun was shining and the weather was gorgeous (see yesterday's photo) and then today things took a turn and the wind came in. The sun was still out intermittently but it was cold. I saw this little tree on the edge of the cliff, clinging for dear life and I just had to take a photo. I think it really sums up the craziness of the wind that was blowing (not to mention the choppy water on the bay).

I also wanted to mention the Two Week Photo Project is going really well. The latest theme has brought out some great interpretations, it's great.

Diamonds & Difficult Times

2011-09-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

"When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure"

~ Peter Marshall

Instagram Sunday

2011-09-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Spring Inspiration

2011-09-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Love these seedlings. I'm getting inspired to start planting our herb garden. It's a little early just yet but seeing all these gorgeous seedlings has motivated me. I haven't decided just what to plant just yet but I'm looking forward to having loads of lovely herbs come summer. I'll keep you posted on my progress.

Macro Friday

2011-09-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Another photo from my shoot with Claire. Look at this gorgeous girl!! We were trying to capture her earrings, what do you think?

Claire & The Cape

2011-09-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I did some voice recording at Melbourne Uni for Claire's sister-in-law. It's something I've always wanted to do and it was great fun. I'd love to do more of it. Afterwards Claire & I did a mini photo shoot to show off her new cape.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-08-31T00:00:00.001-07:00

Two Week Photo Project

2011-08-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of the new cycle of the Two Week Photo Project. Can you guess what the new theme is? I'm really enjoying this project and loving having a focus every two weeks for my photography.

Home Is Where...

2011-08-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

"Home is not where you live, but where they understand you"

~ Christian Morganstern

Instagram Sunday

2011-08-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

This was our lunch today. It was the perfect final meal for a wonderful weekend in which we ate and drank like kings. Lunch today was all the leftovers from last night's roast with salad and olive bread thrown into the mix. Delicious! I feel so lucky to have such amazing friends and to have a weekend away like this. It was just magic.

A Weekend Away

2011-08-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend a group of us rented a house in the country and went away. It was great to get away and totally relax. The house was fantastic and came with it's very own donkey and pony, Lucky & Jasper. So cute!

Macro Friday

2011-08-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today's Macro Friday is brought to you from the jungles of Borneo. I took this photo on my recent holiday there. The gorgeous colour of the leaf stood out to me and I had to stop and take a photo.

Love Thursday

2011-08-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

I can't stop taking photos of winter trees lately. I love their bare branches against the sky and I find I am walking around with my head in the clouds, staring up at these beautiful bows. The weather is suggesting that spring is on it's way and I will welcome the new leaves but for now I am going to appreciate the beauty that is bare branches.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-08-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

I'm including two photos today as I think the context of where I saw this art work is quite significant although as you can see in the first photo, if I only gave you context you wouldn't see much. I saw this gorgeous picture on my way to work the other day and it made me stop and take a second look. I love the kookaburra on the branch and the way the girl is relaxing back and the fact that it has been painted up, almost under the rail bridge is great. It's like it's a real little secret. I wonder how many other people have even noticed it?

Winter Trees

2011-08-23T00:00:00.001-07:00

Today I spent the morning working on the Kelly Rae Roberts on-line course that I'm currently taking. I was feeling quite overwhelmed, not so much by the content but by the vast volume of comments and messages. So I sat down this morning and actually started reading through the comments from the other participants and also slowly connecting with them. I feel like I'm in a better place now and feel less daunted and left out.
On another note the Two Week Photo Project is going really well and I have found some more members which is super exciting. The photo above is one I posted, can you guess the theme yet?

The Boat Of Life

2011-08-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

"Let your boat of life be light, packed with only what you need - a homely home and simple pleasures, one or two friends, worth the name, someone to love and someone to love you, a cat, a dog, and a pipe or two, enough to eat and enough to wear, and a little more than enough to drink; for thirst is a dangerous thing."

~ Jerome K. Jerome
Three Men in a Boat

Instagram Sunday

2011-08-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

The perfect Sunday morning. Breakfast outside in the sunshine with a cup of tea and the Sunday newspaper magazines.

Spring Perhaps?

2011-08-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today was a stunning sunny day. The blossoms have started to bloom and with this semi-warm weather it feels like the beginnings of spring. Melbourne always does this though. We get a few teaser warm days and then we'll get more rain and cold. Oh well, for now I'll be grateful for the gorgeous sun and flowers.

Macro Friday

2011-08-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks everyone for your comments yesterday, I really appreciate it. I will be continuing to make improvements/changes to my blog so please comment to let me know if I'm heading in the right direction.

Today's Macro Friday is inspired by the current Two Week Photo Project theme.

I Need Your Help

2011-08-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

I need your help.

I've been writing/photographing on this blog for almost two years. I'm currently taking Kelly Rae Roberts' e-course and last week we were looking at blogging and I'd like to make some improvements and give you more of what you want.

What do you want to see more of?

What could be improved?

What's your favourite feature? Street Art? Macro? Quotes?

If you could please leave me a comment in the comments section, I would really appreciate it. I know many people check in with this blog on a regular basis but rarely leave a comment. I understand that everyone has their own reasons for doing this, but can I just say that when I see a comment left on my blog, it makes my day. I have set up the comments so you can comment anonymously if you prefer not to leave your personal details.

If you do enjoy my blog, I'd love to know.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-08-17T00:00:00.000-07:00

It's been a wet wet day here in Melbourne today and luckily for me I've been inside almost all day. I did need to pop out and do a few things and after procrastinating for most of the morning I did managed to drag myself out to the shops. On my way back to the car I saw this and despite the rain I had to stop and take a picture with the iphone. Such a beautiful portrait amidst all the "tagging".

Two Week Photo Project

2011-08-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

The new theme for the Two Week Photo Project has been set. Can you guess what it is from the photo above? Head over to Flickr and find out. There's some great photos up there from the past two week's theme which was "circles". I'm really proud of the group, they're taking some really inspired photos. Anyone is welcome to join in, so feel free to become a member and start snapping.

Never Too Late

2011-08-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

"No matter where you are in life right now, no matter who you are, no matter how old you are

– it is never too late to be who you are meant to be.”

~ Esther & Jerry Hicks

Today my friend Claire and I did another photo shoot. It was loads of fun and Claire is a great model. I'm working at getting better at directing and giving instruction for what I want her to do. Practice makes perfect, so the more of these we do, the better we'll both get. There's a couple of themes running through these photo shoots, can you pick it?

Instagram Sunday

2011-08-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

The weekend was super busy. Between working and socialising I barely had any time for myself. I'm not complaining by any means because it was great fun but by the time I got home tonight I was exhausted. I ran myself a bath and got some music and candles - it was the perfect end to a great weekend.

Congratulations Cadel

2011-08-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I worked on an event to welcome Cadel Evans home after his Tour de France victory. It was fantastic to see so many people there to show their support for him. He's such a humble man and it was truly inspiring to see the overwhelming appreciation the public has for him.

Macro Friday

2011-08-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Love Thursday

2011-08-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

Love Melbourne. Love my home town.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-08-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Two Week Photo Project

2011-08-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

The Two Week Photo Project is coming along nicely. Thanks to everyone who is participating.

Fun & Games

2011-08-08T00:00:00.000-07:00

"Life is too important to be taken seriously"

~ Oscar Wilde

Instagram Sunday

2011-08-07T00:00:00.000-07:00

Eureka Clouds

2011-08-06T00:00:00.000-07:00

Macro Friday

2011-08-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

Love Thursday

2011-08-04T00:00:00.000-07:00

Street Art Wednesday

2011-08-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Two Week Photo Project

2011-08-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today marks the start of another Two Week Photo Project. The new theme is up on Flickr, so if you want to participate please join in.

Waiting

2011-08-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

"May the love hidden deep inside your heart find the love waiting in your dreams. May the laughter that you find in your tomorrow wipe away the pain you find in your yesterdays"

~ Unknown

Self Portrait

2011-07-31T00:00:00.001-07:00

Rainbow

2011-07-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today there was the most beautiful rainbow in the sky. I only had my iphone with me but I think it still captured it well. The rainbow had such a profound effect on people. Everyone was stopping to take photographs and then smiling at each other. It created a beautiful atmosphere around the place. Just amazing.

Macro Friday

2011-07-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

Creek Walk

2011-07-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I went for a two hour walk. It was a beautiful day and I mainly walked along the creek near my house. I felt so refreshed to get out and about and the sunshine was a welcome break for the grey weather.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-07-27T00:00:00.000-07:00

I thought I'd include a different type of street art today. The Gertrude Street Projection Festival is on at the moment and tonight we walked down and had a look. There are loads of cool projections on the buildings and the footpaths. I liked this one. The colours and patterns kept changing.

Flinders Yellow

2011-07-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

The yellow of Flinders Street station stood out to me today since I'm in a yellow frame of mind for the Two Week Photo Project. I only had the iphone with me but I think the photo came out OK.

Dreams & Love

2011-07-25T00:00:00.000-07:00

"In dreams and in love there are no impossibilities"

~ Janos Arnay

Winter In The City

2011-07-24T00:00:00.000-07:00

Winter Dusk

2011-07-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

Macro Friday

2011-07-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I had a lovely 4 hour coffee/breakfast with a dear friend. The sun was shining and the conversation was flowing, so after about two and a half hours we switched to wine. We had such inspiring conversations about life, travel and business ideas. I left feeling so invigorated and motivated and I can't wait to see these ideas start to take on a life of their own.

Yellow & Blue

2011-07-21T00:00:00.000-07:00

Street Art Wednesday

2011-07-20T00:00:00.000-07:00

Photo Project

2011-07-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today is the first day of my new photo project - The Two Week Photo Project. I have set up a Flickr group and am opening the project up to anyone who wants to participate. The idea is that every two weeks a new theme is chosen and each member can add four photos to the stream that relate to the theme. The theme for the first two weeks is YELLOW. If you'd like to join in, please do.

Travel Memories

2011-07-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

"Tourists don't know where they're been, travelers don't know where they're going"

~ Paul Theroux

Photo from Dublin, Ireland.

Another Dinner Photo

2011-07-17T00:00:00.001-07:00

Royal George

2011-07-16T00:00:00.000-07:00

Tonight I went to the Royal George Hotel in Kyneton for my friend Mary-Jane's birthday. The food was delicious and we had an amazing night.

Macro Friday

2011-07-15T00:00:00.000-07:00

Ashram

2011-07-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Today I visited the Rocklyn Ashram near Daylesford. We went and did yoga nidra and then enjoyed a delicious lunch. The ashram is located on the edge of the forest so after lunch we walked in the bush and saw some kangaroos. This is the view of the ashram as you return from the walk. It is such a relaxing and peaceful place to be. I will definitely go back.

Street Art Wednesday

2011-07-13T00:00:00.000-07:00

More Street Art from Newtown, Sydney.

Grey Skies

2011-07-12T00:00:00.000-07:00

Winter Months

2011-07-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

"One kind word can warm three winter months"

~ Japanese proverb

Coffee w. A Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Muffin

2011-07-10T00:00:00.000-07:00