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“Photography:  Painting and Drawing with Light”

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

INTRODUCTION

While out-and-about with my hubby on our photography adventures, we encounter some of the best parts of the day, that being sunrise and sunset.  It is during these moments that we realise how fortunate we are to be able to see the beauty of the landscape. To feel the fresh air brush against our skin, wether it be freezing cold in winter or scorching hot in summer, it helps us appreciate our planet earth. There is a spiritual wonderment when gazing into the sky as the sun rises and sets, thus signalling the birth of a new day, and the closure of another; how this event is fleeting and full of beautiful colour, changing with every minute until the brightness of a new day shifts into play or darkness takes over for the night.  Here below are a series of photographs I have taken over the last year or so that capture those moments…

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘View from Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During this landscape photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens. For these photographs I used the camera mounted on a tripod and also handheld when needed. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom Classic CC.  I developed a small selection of photographs.  During the process of developing them I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find both above and below, the best of what I took during this photography adventure!

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas – to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring Sugarloaf Rock Beach at Sunrise.

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Point Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Euroa, Victoria – Australia

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Point Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas – to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring Sugarloaf Rock Beach at Sunrise.

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Euroa, Victoria – Australia

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas – to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring Sugarloaf Rock Beach at Sunrise.

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas – to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring Sugarloaf Rock Beach at Sunrise.

Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Euroa, Victoria – Australia

Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture – written by ©Karen Robinson

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas – to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring views from Marriners Lookout at Apollo Bay at sunrise.

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

CONCLUSION

Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world really does rejuvenate the body and soul.  Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – July 2018

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