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Photography 2017 – Landscape: “Toorongo Falls Reserve” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

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Cardina Shire, Victoria - Australia 'Toorongo Falls Reserve'_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com - April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location.
Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where large lush green tree ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location.  NB:  All images are protected by copyright laws




 


 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


The aim of this travel and photography adventure was to visit my husband’s brother and his family for a couple of days on their small farm in Bruthen.  During our journey back home to Melbourne, I managed to capture some landscape scenes around the ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’ situated within the Cardina Shire, north of the town of Noojee, Victoria – Australia.  The reserve’s flora and fauna “comprises of mostly wet forest types with the most common over-storey and mid-storey species being Mountain Grey Gum, Mountain Ash, Manna Gum, Blackwood and Austral Mulberry.  A variety of ferns thrive in the damp conditions including the Necklace Fern, Soft Tree Fern, and the Long Fork-fern” (Dept. of Sustainability & Environment Vic 2004).  We managed to discover the Toorongo river which weaves its way through this beautiful part of Victoria.  My daughter and husband tried to do a bit of fishing – but with no luck!  But it didn’t matter, the joy of just being there to experiencing the natural surroundings was reward enough for us all.


 


 


Cardina Shire, Victoria - Australia 'Toorongo Falls Reserve'_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com - April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location.
Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location.


 


 


 


 




TOORONGO VALLEY ROAD – NOOJEE


This part of the Toorongo Valley Road is very picturesque!  On one side of the road, in the distance, there are mountains covered in lush green bush; and in the foreground, fenced off grass paddocks lay.  On the other side – mighty tall gum trees and lush green tree ferns straddle the Toorongo River.  It was mid afternoon when I took these photographs below and the sunlight reflecting off the gum tree trunks was magical.  In one of the photos below, you can see the back of my daughter standing between two sets of tall gum trees.  She is actually fishing in the Toorongo River which is well hidden by tree ferns.


 


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


 


 


OVER-STORY GUMS AND MID-STORY TREE FERNS 


This part of the ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’ supports a variety of Gum trees that seemed to almost reach the heavens.  We saw the largest tree ferns that we have ever seen – happily growing alongside of the Toorongo River.  The sun seeped through and hit the tall lanky gum tree trunks which then seemed to radiant a golden glow!


 


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  




 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
 
 


 


 


 


 


TOORONGO RIVER


Such a beautiful river with its fast-moving fresh water, huge moss-covered boulders which invariably helps to support all forms of wildlife and natural vegetation within this region.  The lighting was soft as the sunlight at this time of the day couldn’t reach down into this part of the bush and therefore gave me the opportunity to take photographs where this soft lighting really showcased its natural wonders!


 


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  




 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


 




PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this landscape photography  exercise – I used my new 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.  I am still getting use to understanding the abilities of my new camera and lense, but it was such a pleasure though to use, and good for someone like myself trying to learn to be a better photographer!  I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


NB:  My husband took this photograph below of my daughter and I standing side-by-side taking photographs of the same photographic view.  Wonderful to be able to share this hobby with her…


 


Cardina Shire, Victoria - Australia 'Toorongo Falls Reserve'_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com - April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location.
Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location.


 


 


 


 


 


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 visit Toorongo Falls Reserve, Victoria – Australia.


 


    

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 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


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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…


Happy photography all!


 


 
 
 
  
 Cardina Shire, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorongo Falls Reserve’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – April 2017. Comments: My hubby, daughter and I stopped to visit the region of Toorongo Falls where green large ferns are plentiful, and tall gum trees reflect the late afternoon sun off their papery trunks, and the Toorongo River quickly passes by within this heavenly beautiful location. 
 
 
  
  


 


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Photography 2017 – Landscape: “Bruthen  Bush and Farmland” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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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.  NB:  My husband took this photograph of me on my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone.  NB:  All images are protected by copyright laws.




 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


The aim of this travel adventure was to visit my husband’s brother for a couple of days and his family on their small farm.  During our visit, I managed to capture landscape scenes around his farm in Bruthen, a small town located alongside of the Tambo River between Bairnsdale and Ensay of the Great Alpine Road in East Gippsland, 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. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
 
 


 


 


 


 


RAINBOW LORIKEETS


The State forest within the region extends to the north, east and west of Bruthen and provides an important habitat for many and varying forms of wildlife.  Early morning and late afternoons, Rainbow Lorikeets flock to feed at the bird feeder set up for their benefit. There is also a variety of flowering native shrubs planted around the farm which in turn provides them with a safe, healthy food source for these blossom-feeding birds.Their striking colourful appearance and noisy chatter invites a wonderful photographic opportunity!


 


 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  


 


 




 


 






BUSH WALKING


Our first venture on arrival was a bush walk through dense bush and shrubbery, and along a dry creek bed named ‘Ramrod’ which was congested with fallen and broken tree branches and trunks.  The beautiful natural lighting that filtered down through the tall trees offered an opportunity to take photographs that were soft and with limited colouration.  Natural sunlight can be seen through the tops of the bushes in the distance where the denseness of tall trees wasn’t as great.


 




 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


EARLY MORNING LIGHT


The early morning light just as the sun was rising – offered me another wonderful photographic opportunity.  The lighting was just so beautiful filtering through the farmland trees where their shadows adorned the large spans of grassed areas.  There was also a light mist that hang in the shallows of the fields that made the whole experience almost mystical.  I particular loved the photograph I took of my husband with the neighbour’s horse.  The horse was looking for company and gently approached my husband.  It was a lovely moment between them both…


 


 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  


 


 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 




PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this landscape photography  exercise – I used my new 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.  This was the third time I had used this new camera and lense. I am still getting use to understanding its abilities.  It was such a pleasure though to use, and good for someone like myself trying to learn to be a better photographer!  I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


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.  This here above photograph was taken of me by my husband with my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone.  NB:  All images are protected by copyright laws.


 


 


 


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 visit to Bruthen, Victoria – Australia.


 


 


    

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 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. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
 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. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


 


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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…


Happy photography all!


 


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.  Here above I turned this photo-image into a black and white abstraction – I think it’s effective!  NB:  All images are protected by copyright laws.


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 – April 2017


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Photography 2017 – Landscape: “Whittlesea/Mount Disappointment Region” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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“Photography:  Painting and Drawing with Light”


 


 


Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson's husband www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region’.  In the background can be seen the skeletons of trees which had been burnt during 2009 bushfires.  Above photograph taken by © Karen Robinson’s husband with Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone – http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017




 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


The aim of this photography adventure was to capture landscape scenes around the Whittlesea and Mount Disappointment region, Victoria – Australia; a location not far from where we live.  My first visit to the Whittlesea region was with my daughter who loves to capture photos of small birds in the bush.  This can be most frustrating because they are so well hidden and take flight as soon as they sight a human stepping towards them.  My second visit on another day to the region was with my husband where we travelled along dusty, rocky roads within the Mount Disappointment State Forest.  Both occasions offered wonderful opportunities to take photographs of our local region but also gave me the opportunity to spend time with my husband and daughter – a win-win for me!


 


Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region’.  Daughter taking photos of small birds well hidden amongst Australian native bush.  Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017


 


 


 


ABOUT WHITTLESEA AND MOUNT DISAPPOINTMENT REGION




 


“Before European settlement, the Aboriginal people of the Wurundjeri Wilam clan lived on the land that now forms the City of Whittlesea and the northern suburbs of Melbourne.  Many of the names in the City of Whittlesea were inspired by the Wurundjeri culture and traditions.  Place names that remain today include, Bundoora, Yan Yean, Mernda, Merri, Wallan and Wollert.  George Sherwin is recorded as the first European settler taking up land in 1837 (Whittlesea Historic Society Organisation 2017).”


 


 


Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia – Featuring Mount Disappointment in the far background and Whittlesea farmlands in the foreground.  It is late summer and the landscape is dry.  Autumn is coming soon where winter rains will completely transform this region into lush green fields with overflowing lagoons and water holes.  Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017


 


 


“Nestled within the Great Dividing Range to the south-east of Broadford, the Mt Disappointment State Forest was a popular bush-walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding area prior to the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, when the region was extensively burnt.  By mid-2012 an extensive government-sponsored bushfire-recovery program had been implemented, including the rebuilding of visitor facilities and the reopening of campsites.  The regeneration of the forest is also well underway, aided by some wet winters following the bushfires (Explore Australia 2010)”.


 


 


Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia.  Featuring above is a dirt road leading into the depths of Mount Disappointment State Forest.  In the foreground lush green Australian Native trees have taken on their regrowth after bushfires have ravaged the region.  In the background tall bare lifeless trees stand tall as a constant reminder of the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.  Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this landscape photography exercise I used my EOS 1100D Canon DSLR camera on a tripod with a remote timer for the big shots.  I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and used it to gain GPS location readings.


 


 


Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region’.  On our way out of the Mount Disappointment region and back into farmland areas we stopped to take in views  featuring dry grass fields with towering Australian Gum Trees scattered throughout the landscape.  Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017


 


 


 


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 these two days.


 


Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region’.  To the left of this photograph stands a tall, strong gum tree leaning against a wire wooded fence.  Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017


 


 


    

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Whittlesea, Victoria - Australia 'Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017
Whittlesea, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmlands & Mount Disappointment State Forest Region’.  My husband sits and ‘posses’ as I take a photograph of him on the huge tree stump.  I had him do this so that viewers of the photograph could appreciate just how wide some of the Australian gum trees can grow in width.  Photographed by © Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017




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


 


 


 


 


SLIDE-SHOW OF ALL PHOTOGRAPHS 


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CONCLUSION


Being out in the open farmland region and amongst the Australian bush 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…


Happy photography all!


 


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


 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 – March 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!