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“Photography:  Painting and Drawing with Light”

INTRODUCTION

Taking into account that hubby and I will need to put on hold any photography adventures that involve travel for some time during this year 2020, I have decided to blog about the black and white/monochrome photographs I have taken and amassed over recent years during our past photography adventures. They consist of many and varying subject matters from landscapes, garden, seascapes, city/streetscapes, abstraction, animals and birds, and people!  All photographs have been taken within the State of Victoria Australia. Details relating to each photograph above and below can be found by just hovering over the image where a small window will appear with relevant details about that specific image.

It is interesting when deciding to make a photograph into a black and white image – how it changes its story, focus and mood!  While I am a great lover of colour, there are times when I find myself really enjoying developing an image as a black and white.  Seeing how by taking away colour and introducing varying shades of black and white can transform an image into a completely different creative outcome!  Over time, this process has had me actually anticipating when a scene would work best in black and white rather than colour.  This approach has meant I have been able to do better at getting what I creatively want rather than just waiting to make the decision to do black and white during the development progress!

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During these photography adventures – I have used my compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens or a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. Also would have used my Right Angle L Plate Bracket for my camera so that I could turn it to do portraits or landscape photographs more easily which has worked a treat.  I use a BH-40 Ballhead for my tripod which helps make taking my photographs not just easier but much more enjoyable. During these photography adventures, I use an Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and to ensure I gain GPS location readings.

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

On my return home, my usual practice is to download all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom Classic.  I develop just the photographs I feel are the best and/or should be included because they help tell the story about that particular photography adventure. During the process of developing them, I am able to see what I need to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find here above and below all the black and white/monochrome photographs I have taken over the years and amassed here for you to view.

Seymour, Victoria – Australia ‘Goulburn River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jun 2018

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Whistling Kite

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 Erskine Falls region at the Great Otway National Park.

Lerderderg, Victoria – Australia ‘Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area – Lerderderg State Forest’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – Feb 2017

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

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

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 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.

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 2018

Seaview Region, Melbourne – Australia “Grand Ridge Road Region” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 17, 2017. NB: Day trip with hubby to visit this beautiful region at its best when all is green before the summer turns it brown.

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 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.

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Kilcunda, Victoria – Australia ‘Bass Coast’

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

Comments: Yarra Glen Region, Victoria – Australia September 2018. The last day in September, a beautiful spring day, hubby and I decided to take a drive through the Yarra Glen Region. At this time of the year the valleys and hillsides are lush green. Vineyards feature widely throughout the region alongside of pastures where cattle happily grazed under the warm sunshine. Grey clouds gathered up along the mountains ranges as the day drifted towards its end. A beautiful spring day we so much enjoyed – a good to be alive day! NB: All images are protected by copyright laws Photographed by Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory – Black and White Photograph.

Lerderderg, Victoria – Australia ‘Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area – Lerderderg State Forest’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – Feb 2017

Gooram, Victoria – Australia

Port Fairy, Victoria – Australia ‘Griffiths Island’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 – Black and White Photograph Wetlands

Docklands Melbourne, Victoria – Australia ‘Craigieburn Camera Club Night Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 2018

Nulla Vale, Victoria – Australia ‘Large Boulder Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Kinglake West, Victoria – Australia ‘Masons Falls’ Photographed by Karen Robinson August 2018

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

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

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Wedged Tailed Eagle

Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

Glenrowan, Victoria – Australia ‘Local Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2018

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our aging lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our soul. s… http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Port Fairy, Victoria – Australia ‘Griffiths Island’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 – Karen Robinson Photographing

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Brown Goshawk

Porcupine Flat, Victoria – Australia ‘Dredge and Dragline Historical Site’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

Daylesford Region, Victoria – Australia_ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com June 2017. Comments: Husband and I visiting the region to take photographs on this beautiful, fresh winter’s day.

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Kestrel

Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018

The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our aging lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our soul. s… http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Melbourne, Victoria – Australia “Docklands Waterfront” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 17, 2017. Comments: Out-and-about early Sunday morning photographing scenes around the Yarra River Harbour water’s edge at Docklands.

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.

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Melbourne, Victoria – Australia “Docklands Waterfront” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 17, 2017. Comments: Out-and-about early Sunday morning photographing scenes around the Yarra River Harbour water’s edge at Docklands.

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

Milawa, Victoria – Australia ‘King Valley Balloon Festival Sunrise’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2018

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Brown Goshawk

Kinglake West, Victoria – Australia ‘Masons Falls’ Photographed by Karen Robinson August 2018

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

Thornton, Victoria – Australia ‘Goulburn River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018

Lerderderg, Victoria – Australia ‘Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area – Lerderderg State Forest’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – Feb 2017

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November, 2017 Comments: A couple of hours with the Craigieburn Camera Club taking photographs of an Albino Darwin Carpet Python, Angle-Headed Dragon, Blotched Blue-Tongue Lizard, Magnificent Tree Frog, Shingleback Lizard, Tawny Frogmouth Owl and a Leaf Stick Insect – all provided by Aussie Wildlife Displays – Australian Animals. http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Featuring Angle-Headed Dragon

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Barking Owl

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

CONCLUSION

Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – really does rejuvenate the body and soul. While during early 2020 we will be limited to how much we will be able to get out-and-about, I will endeavour to find other ways to undertake photographic creativity from within our home environment – hopefully!

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – March 2020

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