Photography 2022 – Landscapes and Birds: “Woodlands Historic Park, Greenvale, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on August 31, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring ancient woodlands gum trees.

INTRODUCTION

Over the last month hubby and I revisited our local Woodlands. Woodlands Historic Park, Greenvale, Victoria – Australia is a reserve we had frequently visited especially during COVID-19 lockdowns when travelling more than 5 kilometres from home wasn’t possible. It has become a favourite place of ours now, not just for photography adventures but also for taking time out to enjoy its woodlands, kangaroos, and birdlife.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Woodland Trees.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Wattle Trees in Bloom.

Different times of the year and different times of the day can present interesting photographic opportunities. The sometimes scrubby woodlands offer natural habitats for varying types of wildlife. It takes many visits to truly appreciate what this reserve has to offer.

The Eastern Grey Kangaroo can be seen frequently throughout the Woodlands. Below are two images, one with a large male, and a female with a joey in her pouch. The other was a very large male Kangaroo which some signs of an old injury on its hind leg. It must be noted that caution should be taken around these animals and best not approached. Respectfully viewed from a distance for the safety of both the animal and human advised. Please note I took these photographs of the animals and birds with my long lens 150 to 600mm, so I was a long way from them.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Eastern Grey Kangaroos.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Eastern Grey Kangaroo.

Photographing birds can be challenging and at the same time a wonderful way of emerging oneself in the natural world. Hubby helps to spot them for me so I can then concentrate on photographing them. We make a good team. He also helps lug around the photography equipment along with chairs, food, and other things of use – which makes for a great photography adventure.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Galah.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Superb Fairy-wren.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Rainbow Lorikeet.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Red Wattlebird.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Birds’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Rainbow Lorikeets.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Birds’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Red-rumped Parrot.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Birds’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Red-rumped Parrots.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Birds’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring White-winged Choughs.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Bird’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Eastern Rosella.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Red Wattlebird.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Sulphur Crested Cockatoos.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Red-browed Finch.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Flame Robin.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Eastern Rosella.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Birds’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring White-winged Choughs.

CONCLUSION

Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of well-being and at the same time – be creative. Being out and about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits is a real privilege for sure. It really does rejuvenate the body and soul.

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Photography 2017 – Landscape: “Wallan Region – Magical Photo!” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on July 9, 2017 by idoartkarenrobinson

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“Photography: Painting and Drawing with Light”

Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia "Rural Landscape"_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter's day.

Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day.

INTRODUCTION

Spending time with my daughter taking photographs of our local Wallan region – is such a joy. She enjoys taking photographs of birds and other forms of wildlife, while I enjoy taking photographs of the landscape. On this particular day on our way home from our latest photography adventure, my daughter spotted a tree laden with Crested Pigeons. It was late afternoon on a very cool winter’s day, and the sun was on the left hand side of us. The lighting was perfect, soft and mystical as it sweep across the open fields; with the clouds gently laying down shadows, thus adding more interest to the scene. It truly looked like a painting, just so beautiful. As we got out of the car to take our photographs, the Crested Pigeons took flight. I was able to capture this shot (featured above) where their bodies were bathed in sunlight which helped highlight their escape! For me, this is a magical photo, and one that will remind me of my time with my daughter doing what we both love to do…

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 Lense. For some of the shots, I used the camera hand-held, and for others, I used the camera mounted on a tripod with a remote timer. Each photography adventure helps me learn more about my camera and lense; and also hopefully helps me becoming a better photographer. I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings. NB: The rest of the photographs I took on the this day will be featured in a blog to follow soon.

CONCLUSION

Being out and about experiencing the natural wonders of the world really does rejuvenate the body and soul. Photography is just another way I can improve my sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative! It definitely works for me and once more we finished up our day in high spirits. NB: Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…

Happy photography all!

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