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Photography 2019 – Animals: “Kew – Yarra Bend Park – Flying-Foxes” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

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INTRODUCTION

On our way back home from our recent Craigieburn Camera Club photography adventure visit to Studley Park – Kew, Victoria – Australia, we stopped off at one of the Flying-Fox Viewing Platforms alongside the Yarra River, Yarra Bank Park. Here I managed to photograph some of the roosting Grey Headed Flying-Foxes high up in river gums within their colonies. We spent some time at the platform waiting for better light and to spot moments where they stretched out their wings to let in the warm sunshine. It wasn’t until I got back home and took a close look at these photographs them that I realised just how beautiful Flying-Foxes are!

 

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During this photography adventure – 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 and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs, I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I had purchased a Right Angle L Plate Bracket for my camera so that I could turn it to do portraits or landscape photographs more easily which worked a treat.  I also purchased a BH-40 Ballhead for my tripod and once more, it made taking my photographs not just easier but much more enjoyable. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

CONCLUSION

Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – June 2019

 



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Photography 2019 – Animals: “Parkville – The Royal Melbourne Zoo – Lemurs” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure involved hubby and I visiting, once again The Royal Melbourne Zoo Parkville, Victoria – Australia. I decided to direct my efforts on photographing the Ring-tailed and the Black and White Ruffed Lemurs! We were lucky on this day as the temperature was just right for these delightful creatures.  They were out-and-about socializing, sunbathing together and relaxing in yoga-like positions, and spent a lot of time grooming each other.  “Unfortunately, habitat destruction from farming and logging has caused the Lemur to be listed as Near Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List (Zoos Victoria 2019).  It was saddening to realise this fact and it made our experience studying and photographing them even more meaningful and special…


 


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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, and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – March 2019


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


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Photography 2019 – Animals: “Parkville – The Royal Melbourne Zoo – Western Lowland Gorillas” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure involved hubby and I visiting, once again The Royal Melbourne Zoo Parkville, Victoria – Australia. I decided to direct my efforts on photographing the Western Lowland Gorillas! They are classed as ‘critically endangered’ as their numbers are falling in the wild due to habitat loss caused by mining, logging and the illegal bush meat trade.  It took two separate visits to the zoo for me to be able to photograph these engaging creatures.  As we waited, watched and studied them it became evident just how much we and these animals have in common.  Their facial expressions, body language and moodiness all too familiar to us as humans.  We enjoyed our time with them and so appreciative of being able to see them close-up, but saddened at the same time to see them enclosed and without freedom.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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, and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 




CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – January 2019


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2019 – Animals: “Parkville – The Royal Melbourne Zoo – Sumatran Tiger” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure involved hubby and I visiting The Royal Melbourne Zoo Parkville, Victoria – Australia for the 4th time. I decided to direct my efforts on photographing the Sumatran Tiger! They are classed as ‘critically endangered’ as their numbers in the wild are dwindling on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.  We spent a number of hours observing and photographing this beautifully marked animal while it paced within its enclosure.  There was something sad about the way it constantly walked the same path over and over again.  While I understand and appreciated that these animals receive the best of care and treatment, and the importance of Zoos helping to prevent the extinction of these animals, it still had me feeling poorly for the animal.  It was a very warm day and we were lucky enough to see the tiger take a swim in its small lagoon.  Many people came and went to see the tiger during the time we were there which was good – but I found myself wishing they stayed longer to truly appreciate the importance of acknowledging the tiger’s existence…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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, and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
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CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – January 2019


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2019 – Animals: “Parkville – The Royal Melbourne Zoo – Sumatran Orang-utan” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure involved hubby and I visiting The Royal Melbourne Zoo Parkville, Victoria – Australia for the third time. It is just a short distance from where we live and provides some good photographic opportunities. I decided to direct my efforts on photographing the Sumatran Orang-utans!  Zoos Victoria state that “while this peaceable family group lives in safety at the Melbourne Zoo, Sumatran Orang-utans in the wild are under great threat.  They are classed as critically endangered, with numbers in the wild rapidly falling. Numbers have dropped by close to 95% in the last 100 years and there may now be fewer than 3500 in the wild. Their rainforest habitat is being rapidly destroyed to make way for logging and agriculture, particularly palm oil plantations. They are also hunted for the pet trade and for meat” (Zoos Victoria 2019). Our time there while I photographed these kindly and beautiful Orang-utans had me appreciate their place in the world.  We felt sadden by the fact that they were caged, that their existence is being threatened by us – humankind. But hopefully greater awareness of their plight will ensure that they are here in the wild for future generations of us to respect and appreciate. And to know and understand that we all play an important part on this blue planet of ours…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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, and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 




CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – January 2019




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2019 – Birds: “Westmeadows – Sulphur Crested Cockatoo” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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On this photography adventure day, we only had to take a 5 minute drive from home!  Beside one of Westmeadows, Victoria – Australia local backstreets there stands a tall old gumtree with a large hollow.  At this location each year, around November, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos come and nest at what is perhaps an unusual location.  Cars and people busily pass by daily under their nest, but they seem to have adapted to the suburban lifestyle.  I cannot help feel sad for our bird wildlife.  Melbourne’s ever emerging urban sprawl means that tree felling of large areas of land is therefore – stripping large areas of bird habitats.  Thus leaving birds to find unusual locations to subsist or not at all – hence bird numbers dwindling.  So I hope in years to come to continue to find these iconic Australian native birds revisit this old gum tree…


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PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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, and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – January 2019


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2018 – Birds/Animals: “Parkville – The Royal Melbourne Zoo” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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Above Photograph Story:  During my time photographing the Giraffes – I noticed this one staring into the far distance.  It had stepped up into a patch of dirt surrounded by large rocks positioned as the highest point within its territory. From here it craned its neck towards the view.  I couldn’t help ponder “what must it be thinking?”.  This elegant Giraffe appeared forlorn as it studied the far distant terrain over tall green tree tops and towards the clouded blue skies’.  As I stood there observing, I suddenly found myself feeling sad for this beautiful long-legged, long-necked creature…




 


 


INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure involved hubby and I visiting The Royal Melbourne Zoo Parkville, Victoria – Australia.  It had been decades since our last visit and probably with our own children when they where small. We spent a morning there with the intention of returning many more times during 2019.  I decided to concentrate my photography efforts on just the Giraffes.  As the Zebras lived with the Giraffes they too were photographed.  I also managed to photograph some noisy colourful Rainbow Lorikeets while they feed at the Zoo’s bird feeders, and a Bell Miner more commonly know as Bellbird because of their beautiful call.  Making the decision to restrict myself to just a couple of zoo animals and birds gave me the opportunity to better capture their features — their essence I feel.  We enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning soon…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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, and a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held but for most of the shots, I used a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 






CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – December 2018


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2018 – Birds/Animals: “Greenvale – Woodlands Historical Park” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


On this photography adventure day, my hubby and I were accompanied by our daughter and grand-daughter at Woodlands Historical Park, Greenvale, Victoria – Australia.  This woodland is a short distance from home and most convenient to both our families.  Here we managed to take photographs of a number of Jacky Dragon Lizards that we had spotted on old dead tree logs.  Martin Tree Swallows swooped above our heads from tree to tree, they were hard to photograph due to their speed but I managed to capture one shot where a parent landed on the end of a hollow in the gum tree where a pair of swallows were nesting.  Laughing Kookaburra’s iconic bird calls alerted us to their present and I was able to spot one high up in one of the many gum trees.  Also managed to photograph an Australian Magpie with food in its peak.  There were also numerous Kangaroos in mobs throughout the woodlands, mostly lazily resting during the warmer part of the day which allowed us to get close enough to photograph without disturbing them.  We had a lovely time with our daughter and grand-daughter while spending time with nature…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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 and my new bird lens, a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held while desperately trying to work out suitable camera settings for fast-moving creatures! For the landscape photography, I used a tripod and I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 




 




CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – November 2018


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2018 – Landscape/Birds/Animals: “Greenvale and Mickleham” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Here I have combined three separate photography adventures as they were all located short distances from where my hubby and I live which was a bonus – no long kilometres of travel!  Gellibrand Hill Lookout located in within the Woodlands Historic Park region offered panoramic views of Melbourne City Skyline, Melbourne Tullamarine airport and the Great Dividing Ranges.  Here I was able to photograph a Square-tailed Kite with two crows attacking it in order to protect its nest and fearless Grey Fantails fluttering from tree branch to branch.  The Woodlands Historic Park offered me opportunities to photograph nesting Black-faced Wood-swallows, Eastern Rosella Parrots, Laughing Kookaburras, Red Rumped Parrots nesting, and resting Grey Kangaroos.  A local Nature Reserve ‘Mt Ridley’ provided me with an opportunity to photograph tiny Striated Paradalote Birds which perched high in magnificent old gum trees.  Also a the young hungry Magpie perched on a stringy lower tree branch, calling for its mother for food.  We enjoyed our time at these locations, just strolling through these local woodlands where the quietness and solitude feeds to soul!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 




PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this 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 and my new bird lens, a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. For some of these photographs I used the camera hand-held while desperately trying to work out suitable camera settings for fast-moving creatures! For the landscape photography, I used a tripod and I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


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 these photography adventures!


 




 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – 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 – October 2018


 




Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH:  Improving one’s sense of wellbeing using art, creative writing, photography, blogging and motivational speaking – my journey written by ©Karen Robinson.  Please click here for my latest blog news!

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2018 – Zoo: “Healesville Sanctuary” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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Healesville, Victoria - Australia 'Healesville Sanctuary - Visit No.1' Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - This was our first visit to Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria) for many years. On this beautiful spring day we managed to cover just part of the sanctuary with the intention to revisit again at a later date to photograph other animals and bird not covered at this particular visit. Photographing them was certainly a challenge for me! Photograph featuring Nankeen Kestrel Falcon! #Splendid #Nature #Wondrous #Care


 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


This was my hubby and my first visit to Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria) for many years.  It is located at Healesville in rural Victoria, Australia. The zoo specialises in the breeding of native Australian animals. On this beautiful spring day – we managed to cover just part of the sanctuary with the intention to revisit again at a later date to photograph other animals and birds not covered at this particular visit. Photographing these beautiful and curious creatures was certainly a challenge for me! 


 


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


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


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this Zoo 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 hand-held while desperately trying to work out suitable camera settings for fast moving creatures! I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


Healesville, Victoria - Australia 'Healesville Sanctuary - Visit No.1' Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - This was our first visit to Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria) for many years. On this beautiful spring day we managed to cover just part of the sanctuary with the intention to revisit again at a later date to photograph other animals and bird not covered at this particular visit. Photographing them was certainly a challenge for me! Photograph featuring bee busily collection pollen from flowering wattle! #Splendid #Nature #Wondrous #Care


 


 


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!




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


 
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 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.  Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!


 


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


 


 


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – September 2018


 




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