Inspired by Light - Field of Light, Uluru

This light installation at Yulara(near Uluru) contains around 50,000 light bulbs made by the artist Bruce Munro in his UK studio. The effect was like fields of luminescent tulips. 
I enjoyed the challenge of photographing this dreamy landscape.  The results were a bit hit and miss, but twenty to thirty second exposure times seemed to work best.

Still life with Dragon fruit for Breakfast

I encountered Dragon fruit at a breakfast buffet when visting Singapore and I was very taken with it's striking black and white appearance (the fruit, not Singapore!). I made sure I took a generous serving ie the amount I judged would be aesthetically pleasing to photograph.

Above: Dragon fruit on a white plate, with black tabletop

Above: White on white -  Colour photo and
Below: the same image converted to black and white

I'm not sure which image I prefer - I guess you could say it's a matter of taste!

On the road....

As an artist there's nothing I like more than coming up with original ideas. The trouble is, so many of the "original" ideas have been already taken!

Travelling in the car to Brisbane airport, I kept noticing interesting views in the side mirrors (I was not driving, by the way!).  I hesitated to get out my camera, as this sort of shot is not particularly "original". 

However, despite my doubts, I began to snap away, and was pleased enough with the results.  

And these photos will be a reminder to me, that even if something has been done before, it can still be done again, on a different day, in a different way.

Queensland impressionist image

These pink crepe myrtle blooms, scattering a layer of petals on an ageing timber deck made a pretty Impressionist image.  The original photo was taken in Malaney, Queensland.

A Study in Purple...

Triangular composition and diagonal lines feature in this study of tropical leaves. This plant's leaves actually were this colour purple!  The diagonal lines on the leaves draw the eye into the centre of the composition. The fence palings and garden mulch add some texture too, which adds interest.

The photo was taken near Mooloolaba in Queensland.

Twelve minutes past midnight...

Happy New Year 2015!! This photo was taken just after the midnight fireworks on 1st January 2015. The Sydney skyline is awash with smoke and lights and muted colour. I thought it had a Turner-eque look to it, too.

As an artist I am always looking at different ways of seeing things. To me, what happens before or after the main event can be more interesting than the event itself.

Wishing all readers a happy, creative and inspiring New Year.

Natural composition & forms

 Washed up on the beach - Sculptural forms

 Washed up on the beach - a natural composition with variations in line and texture

A natural composition with interwoven lines and an interesting colour palette of browns, coral pink and white