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Photography 2019 – Birds: “Werribee River K Road” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

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INTRODUCTION

This photography adventure became a family affair with my daughter, granddaughter and hubby visiting the Werribee River, Werribee South, Victoria – Australia.  We stopped at K Road where local bird photographs had been photographing a rare sighting of an Eastern Osprey.  Fortunately, we were able to photograph her as well!  The Eastern Osprey was perched on a tree limb while she pecked away at a fish she had just caught that morning from the Werribee River below her tree location.  It took two visits to this location to sight enough birds to feel I had enough to blog about.  I managed to photograph a Little Pied Cormorant, Pacific Black Ducks, Australian White Ibis, Crested Pigeon, White Faced Heron, Royal Spoonbill, Common Starling, and a pair of Red-rumped Parrots.  We enjoyed both visits to this location and value the fact this natural resource is just an hour from home!

 

 

 

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 DG OS 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!

 

Werribee South, Victoria – Australia ‘Werribee River K Road’ Photograph by Karen Robinson February 2019 Comments – A morning out with hubby and me with granddaughter and daughter photographing rare sighting of an Eastern Osprey water bird.

 

 

 

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

 



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Photography 2019 – Birds: “Spavin Drive Lake – Sunbury” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Early one morning, hubby and I decided to take a drive to Spavin Drive Lake in Sunbury, Victoria – Australia.  A location that is not too far from home and an easy drive for us as well.  Here we spent a couple of hours photographing local bird wildlife while enjoying the early morning sunshine.  Spavin Drive Lake was originally made to provide water to the historic Rupertswood Mansion.  Now it’s a diverse habitat for varying water birds and a popular fishing spot for local residents. I was able to photograph Greylag Geese, Pacific Black Ducks, Australian White Ibis, Crested Pigeons, Common Indian Miners, Eurasian Coots, Orange-bellied Parrots, and Yellow Throated Miners while feeding their babies.  It was a pleasant morning’s photography adventure and at its end, we only had a short drive back home – good for us oldies!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  




 


 


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 DG OS 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…


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 2017 – Landscape: “Wallan Region” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Spending time with my daughter taking photographs of our local Wallan region (Victoria – Australia) 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 winter’s day the weather was kind!  The sun shone, and a gentle cool breeze brushed across our bare faces. We explored the region finding small visual treasures to photograph; below here you will find a selection of the best I took on the 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. Featured in the foreground of this photo Australian native plant ‘Yellow Heath’. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Wallan, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 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 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 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.


 


 
 
 
  
 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. Views across an area of this region called ‘Hidden Valley’. 
 
 
  
  


 


 




 


MAGICAL PHOTOGRAPH


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 below) 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…


 


		
		


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom 6.  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 travel and photography adventure!


 


    

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 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. Featured in this photograph above a horse residing in a grass paddock within an area called ‘Hidden Valley’. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. Featured in the foreground of the photo Australian native plant ‘Yellow Heath’. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. Featured in the foreground of this photo Australian native plant ‘Yellow Heath’. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. Views across an area of this region called ‘Hidden Valley’. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. Featured in this photograph above a flock of ‘Crested Pigeons’ taking flight! 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


 


 


SLIDE-SHOW OF ALL PHOTOGRAPHS 




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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!


 


		
		


 


 




 


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


 


© Karen Robinson – July 2017


Whilst you are here – please check out my home page!  


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

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

			
						

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 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!


 




© Karen Robinson – July 2017


Whilst you are here – please check out my home page!  


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