Photography 2023: “Woodlands Historic Park, Greenvale, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on August 30, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring Woodland Trees.

INTRODUCTION

Spending time with people who have the same interests can be a rewarding experience especially when out and about in nature. One of my favourite places to visit near my home is Woodlands Historic Park (Victoria – Australia). Over many years now I have spent a lot of time wandering through the woodlands with my family discovering its hidden secrets to photograph.

Recently my hubby and I had a lovely outing with the Craigieburn Camera Club members at Woodlands Historic Park. We took a long walk from Woodlands Historic Park Bridge (off Somerton Road) and along a track leading up to Woodlands Homestead. It was a beautiful day that allowed members to photograph different types of photography e.g., birds, animals, insects, plants, woodlands, trees, and historic buildings. At the Historic Homestead, we stopped for a well-deserved coffee and snack. Below are some of the images I managed to take during this outing.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring flowering Woodland Watte Trees.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring Striated Pardalote.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring back view of buildings at Woodlands Homestead.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson August 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring flowering Aloe Vera Plants within Woodlands Homestead back garden area.

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.

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – August 2023

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Photography Talk/Presentation 2023: “Solo Exhibition – Photographic Portraits of Nature” Written by ©Karen Robinson

Posted on August 24, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Once again – good fortune came my way. I was asked to give a presentation at my local community camera club about the process involved in preparing for my solo exhibition with Hume City Council, Broadmeadows Townhall Gallery, Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia. To give a clear understanding of each step involved, I produced a PowerPoint Presentation I talked alongside during my presentation to the group. I also had items of interest that I could pass around during the presentation for the group to see and feel so they could better appreciate their uses. The following are the PPP slides:

Presentation Photographic Portraits of Nature Solo Exhibition 2022/23 by ©Karen Robinson

Overhead Projector (PPtx) MP4 with Music – Woodlands Historic Park Images:

TV MP4 Movie – Birds:

TV MP4 Movie – Flowers:

Presentation Photographic Portraits of Nature Solo Exhibition 2022/23 by ©Karen Robinson

CONCLUSION

During and at the end of the presentation the group asked questions and/or made statements. It was pleasing to receive from the Camera Club members comments on how they appreciated having the opportunity to understand what needed to be undertaken to carry out a photography solo exhibition. For me and my husband, it was great to be able to share what we had learned and experienced – a win-win for all I felt!

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – August 2023

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VOLUNTEER SPEAKING: “About Road Safety and Road Trauma” Written by and Photographs from Karen Robinson

Posted on July 4, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Heidelberg West, Victoria - Australia 'Ngwala Youth Gathering Road Safety Session at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place' Photograph from ©Karen Robinson June 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring images taken during the Ngwala Youth Gathering session. Chris Harrison - Manager for Education at Amber Community Organisation and Volunteer Speaker Karen Robinson with her husband Mark attended as well. Karen shared her family's road trauma story about her son Ben who was killed in a single vehicle car crash 2009 and about the impacts of road trauma. Attending the session were approximately 30 to 35 people consisting of youth, elders, parents, youth workers and leaders of the community. At the commencement of the session - aboriginal ceremonial dancers performed, artwork was created by the young ones and a wonderful dinner provided at the end of the evening’s events. It was a great night and an important opportunity to help deepen people’s understanding about road trauma and the importance of road safety.

Heidelberg West, Victoria – Australia ‘Ngwala Youth Gathering Road Safety Session at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place’ Photographs from ©Karen Robinson June 2023

INTRODUCTION

These are some of the images we took during the Ngwala Youth Gathering Road Safety session last Thursday evening with Chris Harrison – Manager for Education at Amber Community Organisation, Paula Russell – Yorta Yorta, Northern & Western Program Manager and Volunteer Speaker (me) Karen Robinson and hubby Mark.

I shared my family’s road trauma story about my son Ben who was killed in a single-vehicle car crash in 2009 and about the impacts of road trauma. Attending the session were approximately 30 to 35 people consisting of youth, elders, parents, youth workers and leaders of the community.

At the commencement of the session – aboriginal ceremonial dancers performed, during the session artwork was created by the young ones and a wonderful dinner was provided at the end of the evening’s event. It was a great night and a significant opportunity to help deepen people’s understanding of road trauma and the importance of road safety.

Heidelberg West, Victoria – Australia ‘Ngwala Youth Gathering Road Safety Session at Barrbunin Beek Gathering Place’ Photograph from ©Karen Robinson June 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring images taken during the Ngwala Youth Gathering session. Chris Harrison – Manager for Education at Amber Community Organisation and Volunteer Speaker Karen Robinson with her husband Mark attended as well. Karen shared her family’s road trauma story about her son Ben who was killed in a single vehicle car crash 2009 and about the impacts of road trauma. Attending the session were approximately 30 to 35 people consisting of youth, elders, parents, youth workers and leaders of the community. At the commencement of the session – aboriginal ceremonial dancers performed, artwork was created by the young ones and a wonderful dinner provided at the end of the evening’s events. It was a great night and an important opportunity to help deepen people’s understanding about road trauma and the importance of road safety.

NB: Artwork images are featured throughout and around the community centre at Heidelberg.

CONCLUSION

Volunteer Speaking helps both me and my husband feel like we are doing something that will hopefully help to save lives and reduce serious injury caused by road trauma. And in the hope that road users don’t become their family’s road trauma story – in memory of our beautiful boy Ben.

And…

Photography overall – is just another way to improve my sense of well-being and at the same time – helps me 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. The inclusion of documentary-style photography is helping me to expand on my existing photography skills and ensures my creative endeavours remain a strong focus in my life and in turn, makes me happy…

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Fundraising For a Good Cause 2023 – Archival Limited-Edition Prints: “In memory of Ben…” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on May 25, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature Exhibition LAUNCH at Broadmeadows Town Hall’ Photograph from ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Karen Robinson Photographer with Carmen Reid – Hume Galleries Curator & Community Development Officer, Arts and Culture Hume City Council, Melbourne – Australia..

INTRODUCTION

This year 2023 – the Robinson Family (my family) was able to finalise details regarding monies raised from my exhibition titled ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature’ held at Broadmeadows Town Hall (Melbourne, Australia) earlier this year. All monies raised through print sales were forwarded directly to Amber Community Organisation to put towards their Art Therapy Creative Writing Program. This program offers sessions to volunteers of Amber Community who have been impacted by road trauma in their lives. It gives them an important opportunity to meet with like-minded people in a safe and supportive environment.

Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature Exhibition Preparation Photos’ Photographs from ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comments: Selecting the 42 archival limited edition fineart prints from Karen Robinson’s overall photographic collection to exhibit, preparing/documenting and signing of prints, framing prints, producing information booklets for the exhibition, formulating short videos for three locations within the Gallery, transporting to the Gallery, handing across to Hume City Council Staff to then put together the Gallery Exhibition has been one big effort – all done and ready to go now!

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!

A big thank you to the following people for your print purchases and support: Carmen Reid, Daniel Parson, Eva Mazzei, Joel and Jess Lewis-Hammond, Judy and Rob Bird, Noel Gately, Paul Cant, Rob J Hyndman, Rosie Johnston, and Hume City Council.

Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature Exhibition LAUNCH at Broadmeadows Town Hall’ Photograph from ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Guests consisting of close family members, past work colleagues, neighbours and friends, and members from Hume City Council helped to create a wonderful Exhibition Launch. The Robinson family wish to sincerely thank all for coming and helping to make the exhibition a memorable event.

HUME CIVIC COLLECTION

Hume City Council Broadmeadows (Victoria, Australia) also purchased 6 Archival Limited Edition Prints – “Woodland Historic Park Tree Series” for their Hume Civic Collection 2023. A wonderful outcome for me as a photographer but also for my family.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Winter’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2021 Comments: Morning Walk amongst winter green gum trees saturated from days of heavy rain.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Wattle Blooming’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comment: Sunny morning looking for Wattle Trees in Bloom.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Foggy Winter Morning’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comments: Foggy morning stroll once again in these Woodlands.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Cloudy Winter Morning’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comments: Winter morning stroll once again in these Woodlands.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historical Park Winter’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2021 Comments: Afternoon walk around local park.

IN MEMORY OF BEN…

My son is never too far away in my thoughts, in my family’s thoughts and we were so pleased to have been able to contribute back to Amber Community Organisation this small donation with the help of those who came to the exhibition, those who purchased a print and those who continue to support us.

No. 19 Creative Writing Session 3 – ‘A Time to Remember’ Ben James Robinson 16.11.1983 – 5.11.2009 Photo taken by Karen Robinson NB all images are protected.jpg

Our sincerest gratitude from the Robinson Family

In memory of Ben James Robinson 16.11.1983 – 5.11.2009.

Fawkner, Victoria – Australia ‘Ben James Robinson’s Plaque at Fawkner Memorial Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson February 2010.

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – May 2023

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Photography 2023 – Documentary Photography: “Day’s Mill and Farm, Murchison, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on May 23, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Murchison, Victoria – Australia ‘Day’s Mill and Farm on Day Road’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson May 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring Day’s preserved 19th century flour mill, a house and several farm buildings on four hectares of land south of Murchison in the Goulburn Valley (Parks Victoria).

INTRODUCTION

While I mostly enjoy photographing landscapes and birdlife – my encounters with documentary-style of photography have proven to be just as enjoyable and interesting. It’s allowing me to experiment, take creative risks, and broaden my photography skills – and it’s fun!

Documentary-style photography came into play upon visiting this location ‘Day’s Mill and Farm – Farm Machinery’ at Murchison, Victoria – Australia. It was a beautiful autumn day with a clear blue sky and sunshine that heated up the day nicely making it very pleasant to be out and about on this photography adventure with hubby. Here is some information about Day’s Mill and Farm and further info can be found by clicking this link: Parks Victoria

“Day’s Mill and Farm is the best-preserved 19th-century flour mill in Victoria (Australia) and contains probably the finest example of traditional milling technology in working form in its original setting in Australia. The property consists of the mill, a house and about a dozen farm buildings on 4 hectares (10 acres) of land south of Murchison in the Goulburn Valley, 150 km north of Melbourne. Day’s Mill is managed by Parks Victoria. The Day’s Mill and Farm derives from the combination of the site of buildings and artefacts representing farming, milling and domestic life. As a complex, there is little that is comparable. The agricultural collection contains significant remnants of earlier agricultural machinery and practices reflecting historical changes in how the property was used. Generally, however most of the agricultural machinery dates from the early 20^th century. During this period Joseph Day ran the property as a mixed farm which he had increased to 896 acres by 1910 (Friends of Day’s Mill in association with Parks Victoria 2000).”

The following photographs I took on the day of our visit to this location are scenes that were of interest to me as a photographer. They don’t necessarily represent the entire estate but are a representation of my love of details, shapes, colour, light and shade. NB: To see a larger view of the image, please click on the image itself.

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT

During this photography adventure, I used my Sony a7RivA+ Full-frame Camera paired with my Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Lens. For the outside shots, I use a tripod for sturdiness. Inside buildings I mostly handheld my camera/lens because of confirmed spaces and trying not to get in the way of other people. On my return home, I downloaded all the images into Lightroom Classic where I catalogued and develop the images, I thought were worthy of my time and energy. A creative process while time-consuming is the most rewarding I feel…

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – May 2023

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Photography 2023 – Documentary Photography: “Seymour Railway Heritage Centre Open Day, Seymour, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on May 3, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Seymour, Victoria – Australia ‘Seymour Railway Heritage Centre Open Day 2023’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson April 2023 Comment: Photograph featuring Railway Heritage Preservation scenes on Open Day 2023.

INTRODUCTION – Update on my blogging habits…

Getting back into blogging has been a struggle for me. That doesn’t mean I haven’t been undertaking many photography adventures with my hubby and on some occasions with my daughter and granddaughter – it just means that after COVID in recent years, I got out of the discipline of doing them regularly. For those of you interested in what I have been periodically photographing – please visit me on my Instagram account where I regularly upload images.

My photographic interests have mainly consisted of landscape, seascape, nature, garden, bird, animal, and street photography which I will still very much maintain but of late am also including more documentary-style photography as well! Here below is my latest documentary style of photography effort. Hoping those who have followed my blog in the past will accept my apologies for my infrequency. Thank you to all who have taken an interest, it is greatly appreciated.

DOCUMENTARY STYLE OF PHOTOGRAPHY:

During this photography adventure to Seymour Railway Heritage Centre Open Day 2023 (Victoria, Australia) – I was mindful of colour, shapes, contrasts, leading lines and especially how natural light helped to tell a photographic story. During the development of each image in Lightroom Classic, I took care to remove ‘noise’ wherever possible, highlight points of interest and hopefully capture moments in time that help tell the story of the day’s adventure. Following are the photographs I took on the day.

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – May 2023

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Photography 2022 – Solo Exhibition: “42 Archival Limited Edition Prints – Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson”

Posted on December 4, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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INTRODUCTION

Prints are available for sale and all monies will go to Amber Community, a not-for-profit organisation. So please pass this on to people interested in purchasing to support this great cause – thank you…

Please find here images of the – 42 Archival Limited Edition Fine Art Prints. You will find them at my ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature by ©Karen Robinson’ solo exhibition at the Broadmeadows Town Hall, Victoria – Australia. It’s running from 28th November 2022 through to 5th February 2023 – 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday at 10 Dimboola Road Broadmeadows (closed for Xmas/New Year from 22nd December and reopening 3rd January 2023).

Ultimately the best option for viewing prints is to go and look at the exhibition in person. It’s the best way to see and appreciate the quality of the prints. Looking at prints online does not help to convey the true colours/pixel quality and the overall feeling of the print.

Sunbury, Victoria – Australia ‘Jacksons Creek on Settlement Road Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2020 Comments Beautiful Winter days at the location with family.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Duneira Heritage Garden’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2019 Comments – A beautiful Autumn day with hubby at these magnificent gardens where tall trees are the dominating feature. Photograph featuring view from Major Mitchell Lookout. #Landscape_Photography #Major_Mitchell_Lookout #Views #Panoramic #Breathtaking #Stunning #Bush #Gumtrees #Landscape #Countryside #Australian_Bush

Fingal, Victoria – Australia ‘Gunnamatta Ocean Beach’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson February 2022 Comments: Photograph featuring views around Gunnamatta Back Beach.

Warburton, Victoria – Australia ‘Donna Buang Road Tree Ferns’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson Nov 2020 Comments – Beautiful lush green roadside mountain covered tree ferns.

Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Maroondah Hwy Picaninny Creek Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson September 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring beautiful water reflections and landscape of flooded plains around Picaninny Creek region.

Molesworth, Victoria – Australia ‘Christ Church on Goulburn Valley Highway’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Comment: Little Church boldly standing amongst trees full of autumn colour.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Wattle Blooming’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comment: Sunny morning looking for Wattle Trees in Bloom.

Piries, Victoria – Australia ‘Howqua Inlet – Lake Eildon Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2019 Comments – Early morning at Howqua Inlet during the winter as the sun rose over the mountain and down through the inlet itself.

Kerrisdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Autumn Drive’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2019 Comments: Early morning photography adventure to this region and finding beautiful morning sunrise panoramic views.

Flinders, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise’ Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2020 Comments – Early morning photography around the region just before and just after sunrise. Photograph featuring views from the West Head Lookout towards Mushroom Reef Marine Santuary.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodland Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson Oct 2020 Comments: Historical Weeroona Cemetery Region where tall spindly gum trees stand tall amongst huge boulders.

Toorongo, Victoria – Australia ‘Toorong Falls Reserve’ Photographed by Karen Robinson August 2019 Comments – Cold early morning winter’s day to see the Toorongo and Amphitheatre waterfalls at their best due to heavy rains and snow falls days before and overnight. Photograph featuring Amphitheatre Falls.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Foggy Winter Morning’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comments: Foggy morning stroll once again in these Woodlands.

Portsea, Victoria – Australia ‘Portsea Surf Beach Views’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2021 Comments: Photograph featuring views from London Bridge Lookout!

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Honour Ave’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Sanatorium Lake Area’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2020. Comments: A drive through Mount Macedon Regional Park around the Sanatorium Lake area revealed beautiful parts where trees stood tall amongst soft morning mountain mist.

Willowmavin, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Tantaraboo Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2021 Comment: Beautiful views across lush green landscape after Spring rains. Photograph featuring large waterhole.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise New Year’s Day 2021’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2021 Comments: Beautiful sunrise at Williamstown from Bay Trail Walk looking across Port Phillip Bay towards anchored Yachts and Boats and Melbourne City Skyline.

San Remo, Victoria – Australia ‘Black and Bore Beach at Sunrise’ Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2020 Comments: Early morning at sunrise as the tide was going out.

Pyalong, Victoria – Australia ‘Basin Hill Road Views’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Stunning views across vast stretches of farming land and mountain ranges.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Cloudy Winter Morning’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comments: Winter morning stroll once again in these Woodlands.

Sorrento, Victoria – Australia ‘Jubilee Point’ at Sunrise Photographed by ©Karen Robinson March 2021 Comments: Mild summer morning experiencing a glorious sunrise at Jubilee Point which looks out over Bass Strait, open ocean and towards the Bay of Islands.

Brighton, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at Brighton Beach’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson Dec 2020 Comments: Early morning at Brighton Beach capturing beautiful sunrise lighting along the shore light and looking out over Port Phillip Bay. Photograph featuring golden clouds, Melbourne City skyline, Port Phillip Bay and wide stretch of Brighton Beach.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historical Park Winter’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2021 Comments: Afternoon walk around local park.

Warrnambool, Victoria – Australia ‘Stingray Bay’ Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2019 Comments: Views of Stingray Bay Beach and Ocean.

Point Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson April 2017. Comments: Late in the afternoon my hubby and I decided to visit region to capture seascape and sunset photos. It was an exhilarating experience with lots of walking involved and the sea breeze rushing against our faces. The sight of the sun slipping away for the day was beautiful to watch and capture.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Foggy Winter Morning’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comments: Foggy morning stroll once again in these Woodlands.

Strath Creek, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at Murchison Gap Lookout’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2021 Comment: Beautiful sunrise at lookout. Foggy mystical views of the valleys stretched across a vast landscape.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Foggy Winter Morning’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comments: Foggy morning stroll once again in these Woodlands.

High Camp, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset on Lancefield-Pyanlong Road – Granite Boulder View’ Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2019 Comments: Early summer evening taking photographs of the Sunset over huge granite boulders.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park in Spring’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson October 2021. Comment: Photograph featuring gum trees.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Cameron Drive’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson April 2022 Comment: Misty forest views in Autumn. Photograph featuring colourful Autumn leaves back lit from the sunshine filtering through the forest of gumtrees.

Nagambie, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Wetlands and Tabik Lagoon Summertime’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2021 Comments: Pretty Tabik Lagoon views where plentiful water lilies dressed the lagoon’s water edging. Due to kind winter rains the local vegetation was a healthy green as well. But in some parts of the Lagoon, water levels had lowered so much so that muddy riverbeds were revealed underneath the existing water lilies.

Devils River, Victoria – Australia ‘Misty Lake Eildon Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2019 Comments – Misty early morning river bed landscape scenes.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Spring’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson September 2021. Comment: Photograph featuring tower at the top of Gellibrand Hill. Image is black and white.

For Print Sales please be in direct contact with me – Karen Robinson via email at ido_karenrobinson@aapt.net.au – All monies raised from the sale of prints at this exhibition will be donated in full to Amber Community Organisation (formerly known as Road Trauma Support Services Victoria) for an ‘Expressive Arts Creative Writing Program’ for volunteers who have been impacted by road trauma.

In memory of my son Ben James Robinson who was killed in a single-vehicle car crash on the 5th of November 2009 at the age of 25 years old.

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CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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Photography 2022 – Solo Exhibition: “LAUNCH NIGHT – Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson”

Posted on December 2, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature Exhibition LAUNCH at Broadmeadows Town Hall’ Photograph from ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Karen Robinson Photographer with Amber Community’s CEO Bernadette Nugent and Gillian Scaduto. Their presence alongside of other guests consisting of close family members, past work colleagues, neighbours and friends, and members from Hume City Council helped to create a wonderful Exhibition Launch. The Robinson family wish to sincerely thank all for coming and helping to make the exhibition a memorable event.

LAUNCH NIGHT Solo Exhibition

‘Photographic Portraits of Nature’ by ©Karen Robinson’

My solo exhibition launched last night (1st December 2022) titled Photographic Portraits of Nature which consists of 42 Archival Limited Fine Art Prints officially opened last night! All our hard work and efforts resulted in a successful outcome and one that couldn’t have been achieved without the help and support of many people: Hume City Council, Carmen Reid and her team, Northern Star Weekly Newspaper, Amber Community Organisation, my dear family, and those who were able to attend being friends, past work colleagues, neighbours and supporting Hume Council members. I also need to thank those who were unable to come to the night – a big thank you also for your ongoing support and encouragement along the way.

Below is the speech that I delivered at the Launch of Photographic Portraits of Nature.

To all of you — sincerely thank you.

Thank you, Carmen Reid – Hume Galleries Curator & Community Development Officer, Arts and Culture Hume City Council, Melbourne – Australia for the work that you have done on behalf of Hume City Council in opening this event tonight. And for the work you and your team did in putting together this solo exhibition for me. A wonderful job and greatly appreciated by me and my family.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Hume City Councilfor giving me this incredible opportunity to showcase my photography work here at this grand Town Hall of Broadmeadows.
Thank you to Northern Star Weekly for featuring the story in their paper today -especially when it was expected to be in the paper sometime later. It was very good of them to have brought forward the publication of the article.
Thank you to members of Amber Community Organisation – CEO Bernadette Nugent and Gillian Scaduto for coming across town to support the Robinson Family here tonight. And I can see other faces from the organisation as well thank you!
To my dear family, my husband Mark, daughter and our beautiful little granddaughter – thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and endless help – I am a fortunate woman to have you in my life.
But not to be forgotten – all of you who have kindly taken time out to attend here tonight – sincerely thank you and I hope you enjoy being here and viewing the photographic portraits of nature. Please consider purchasing prints either framed or unframed as all monies raised by their sale will be going directly to Amber Community(formerly known as Road Trauma Support Services Victoria). My family and I have been involved with this incredible organisation for over ten years now helping to raise awareness about road safety in the hope it will help prevent road trauma. All monies raised here from the sale of prints will be going towards an Expressive Arts Creative Writing Program at Amber Community for those who have been impacted by road trauma – in memory of our son, my daughter’s brother Ben.
Before I sign off here tonight – Just a little about the exhibition and myself. These portraits of nature shown here tonight have been a small selection chosen from a much larger collection of prints. My hubby and I and along with my daughter and granddaughter over the years have been on many photography adventures within Victoria. It has been a wonderful way for me to be creative, and nurture my relationships with my family and has helped to maintain a healthy sense of well-being.
It’s been an incredible journey with photography and again I must say a big thank you to Hume City Council for the opportunity to share with you here tonight. From the bottom of my heart … thank you one and all…Karen Robinson

Please Note: The exhibition will be running from now up until the 5th of February 2023. Opening hours of the Town Hall Broadmeadows are 9am to 5pm (but will be closed from 22nd December to 3rd January for Xmas & New Year). For Print sales – please contact me directly via email: ido_karenrobinson@aapt.net.au and I will respond ASAP. All monies raised from these sales will be donated by the Robinson Family in full to the Amber Community Organisation to help run an Expressive Arts Creative Writing Program for volunteers who have been impacted by road trauma in memory of Ben Robinson.

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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Photography 2022 – Solo Exhibition: “Promoting Launch – Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson”

Posted on November 30, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia ‘Karen Robinson being photographed by Joseph Mastroianni for the Star Weekly Local Newspaper’ photographed by ©Mark Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photographs taken for Star Weekly for use in their Newspaper to help promote Karen’s Solo Exhibition ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature’.

INTRODUCTION

PROMOTING THE LAUNCH ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature by ©Karen Robinson’ Solo Exhibition

Yesterday – Hume City Council organised for Photographer Joseph Mastroianni to come to the Town Hall Broadmeadows Gallery to take photographs for Reporter Millicent Spencer’s Star Weekly newspaper article promoting ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature Solo Exhibition‘. Tomorrow night 1st December 2022 Thursday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Town Hall Broadmeadows will be the LAUNCH NIGHT. It’s a FREE EVENT and everyone is welcome to come. Please come and support the Robinson Family – we would love to see you there…

Broadmeadows, Victoria – Australia ‘Hume City Council Launch Invitation to Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson November 2022.

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Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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Photography 2022 – Solo Exhibition: “We are ready for the Launch – Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson”

Posted on November 27, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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WE ARE READY FOR THE LAUNCH!

‘Photographic Portraits of Nature – by Karen Robinson’

Selecting the 42 archival limited edition FineArt prints from my (Karen Robinson) overall photographic collection to exhibit, preparing/documenting and signing of prints, framing prints, producing information booklets for the exhibition, formulating short videos for three locations within the Gallery, transporting prints to the Gallery, handing across to Hume City Council Staff to then put together the Gallery Exhibition has been one big effort – all done and ready to go now!

The Robinson Family would like to extend an invitation to the launch of ‘PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS OF NATURE by Karen Robinson’ to help raise funds for Amber Community Organisation (formerly known as Road Trauma Support Services Victoria).

When: Launch Night – Thursday 1^st December 2022. 6.30 – 8.30pm

Where: Town Hall Broadmeadows Gallery, Town Hall Broadmeadows, 10 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows

RSVP: Essential Please via Eventbrite Light refreshments provided (just so Hume City Council know how many people to cater for)

Exhibition dates: 28^th November 2022 through to 5^th February 2023

For more information, please visit hume.vic.gov.au/gallery

Prints will be available for purchase, either framed or unframed details available at the exhibition. All monies received from the sale of prints from the ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson’ Exhibition at the Broadmeadows Town Hall will be fully donated to the Amber Community Organisation from the Robinson Family in memory of Ben James Robinson, our son killed in a single car crash 2009 at the age of 25 years old.

“Amber Community is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to the safety and well-being of road users. They provide counselling and support to people impacted by road trauma and address the attitudes and behaviours of road users through education. Counselling services are provided free of charge to anyone who has been impacted by a road incident.”

The Robinson Family ask that the Amber Community Organisation award the said donated funds received to be put towards an ‘Expressive Arts Creative Writing Program’ to help support Amber Community Organisation volunteers who have been impacted by road trauma.

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Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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Photography 2022 – Solo Exhibition: “Photographic Portraits of Nature by Karen Robinson”

Posted on November 20, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Kyneton, Victoria – Australia ‘Kyneton Botanic Gardens’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2021 Comments: Mild summer day strolling along the Campaspe River walking track within the Botanic Gardens.

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LAUNCH INVITATION – ‘Photographic Portraits of Nature – by Karen Robinson’

Exciting News – I am now able to share with you all – that Hume City Council (Melbourne, Victoria – Australia) will be launching an Exhibition of a selection of my photographic works. It’s a solo exhibition of archival limited-edition fine art pigment ink prints, featuring Victorian landscapes, seascapes, sunsets, sunrises, waterfalls, trees, animals, birds, and flowers as ‘photographic portraits of nature.

This exhibition was meant to have taken place a couple of years ago but due to COVID restrictions and usage of the Broadmeadows Town Hall as one of the COVID testing sites – it was postponed. Lucky for me they still wanted to go ahead with the exhibition – and I am so grateful to Hume City Council for the opportunity. Details in relation to said are below:

When: Launch Night – Thursday 1^st December 2022. 6.30 – 8.30pm

Where: Town Hall Broadmeadows Gallery, Town Hall Broadmeadows, 10 Dimboola Road, Broadmeadows

RSVP: Essential via Eventbrite Light refreshments provided

Exhibition dates: 28^th November 2022 through to 5^th February 2023

For more information, please visit hume.vic.gov.au/gallery

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – August 2022

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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.

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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 Red Wattlebird.

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 Red Wattlebird.

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 Sulphur Crested Cockatoos.

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

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 Rainbow Lorikeet.

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 Red-rumped Parrot.

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 Eastern Rosella.

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’ 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 Red-browed Finch.

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

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Photography 2022 – Seascape: “Williamstown, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on June 29, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Ferguson Street Pier’ Photographed by ©Mark Robinson June 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring views across Port Phillip Bay and anchored boats and yachts and Karen Robinson Photographing scene.

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We decided to go back to re-photographing Williamstown, Victoria – an Australian city seaside location frequented by local residents and tourists alike. Most of the images are taken around Ferguson Street Pier area looking across Port Phillip Bay. It was a beautiful sunny winter morning, and the light was kind for photography, and before the crowds arrived on location.

This was going to be my first tryout with a new lens Tamron 35-150 F2-2.8 DiIII VXD for Sony FE Mount and paired up with my recently new Sony Camera Body A7RIV +A. While the images were just about trying out this new combo – I was thrilled with the quality of the images and feel it’s been a great choice of systems for the type of photography I like to do.

The uploading of images onto social media can be a real challenge to showcase their quality. Hopefully, these images will give some impression of how good the image quality is without viewing them first-hand via the computer and/or as a printed image. The above photograph and the following three images have been taken during this visit in June 2022, but I decided to include other images taken during previous years to help give a fuller story of this historic seaside location.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Ferguson Street Pier’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson June 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring two people motoring their yacht out towards Port Phillip Bay.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Ferguson Street Pier’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson June 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring views across Port Phillip Bay and anchored boats and yachts.

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Ferguson Street Pier’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson June 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring views across Port Phillip Bay towards Melbourne City Skyline and anchored boats and yachts.

Williamstown, Victoria - Australia 'Port Phillip Bay' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com March 2017

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

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by © Karen Robinson March 2017 Comments: Watching the ‘Spirit of Tasmania’ come into the harbour during a glorious sunrise.

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

Williamstown, Victoria - Australia 'Port Phillip Bay' Photographed by © Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017

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

Williamstown, Victoria – Australia ‘Early morning at Ferguson Street Pier looking out across Port Phillip Bay’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2019 Comments – Cold winter’s morning catching the sun rising – Black Swans.

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Photography 2021 – Landscape: “Sailors Falls, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on June 8, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Sailors Falls, Victoria - Australia 'Sailors Falls on Ballan-Daylesford Road' Photographed by ©Karen Robinson June 2022.

INTRODUCTION

It’s been many months since my last blog. With the onslaught of COVID and the changes in my daily life rhythms, I found it difficult to get back to this endeavour. My photography adventures with my hubby and my daughter and granddaughter hadn’t waned though, we managed to still be inspired to get out and about in nature and look for interesting things to photograph. I did manage to periodically update my Instagram account instagram.com/ido_karenrobinson and Facebook page facebook.com/karenrobinsonart if you would like to take a look.

Just this last weekend on Sunday 5th June 2022 hubby and I decided to take a drive to a new location for us called Sailors Falls, just off Ballan-Daylesford Road, Sailors Falls in Victoria – Australia. It’s a short drive from home, an hour and 1/2 approximately, not taking into account our little stops on the way looking at nature. It was a typical winter’s day in Victoria, cold and overcast but there wasn’t a strong wind which was good, and we had rugged up appropriately to ward off the chill of the weather.

The location proved to be a little gold mine for me as a photographer. Because of recent heavy rainfalls, the falls themselves had a good flow of water falling over the rocky shelf. During dryer months it would be unlikely to see this amount of water falling. The falls’ base was surrounded by lush green vegetation – lovely huge ferns at its base and tall gum trees along the steep sides of the gouge. Low lying bushes and vines helped to provide wonderful habitats for the local bird life. We sighted numerous small Ribbons and Fantails and could hear Kookaburras in the far distance. The overcast sky ended up being a benefit to me while taking photographs of the falls. The soft lighting helped to ensure I didn’t ‘blowout’ any of my image highlights thankfully!

Our time at the falls proved to be most enjoyable. The weather was kind, and I was happy that I had the opportunity to photograph the falls at a perfect time of the year. After spending time here, we headed into Daylesford for a pie and sauce for lunch and then back home. Another lovely photography adventure with my hubby.

ABOVE: Sailors Falls, Victoria (Australia) – The image is taken from the top of the stairs and looks across to the top of the falls. Photographed by Karen Robinson using a Sony A7RIVA+ camera body with a Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG Dn Os Sports Lens for Sony Camera.

Sailors Falls, Victoria - Australia 'Sailors Falls on Ballan-Daylesford Road' Photographed by ©Karen Robinson June 2022. Photograph featuring Karen Robinson Photographer.

Sailors Falls, Victoria – Australia ‘Sailors Falls on Ballan-Daylesford Road’ Photographed by ©Mark Robinson June 2022. Photograph featuring Karen Robinson Photographer.

ABOVE: Sailors Falls, Victoria (Australia) – Image of Karen Robinson photographing the falls (photographed by Karen’s husband on his Apple iPhone phone).

Sailors Falls, Victoria – Australia ‘Sailors Falls on Ballan-Daylesford Road’ Photographed by ©Mark Robinson June 2022. Photograph featuring Staircase leading to the base of the waterfall.

ABOVE: Sailors Falls, Victoria (Australia) – Image of the cascading staircase leading down to the base of the area where a closer view of the falls where can be found (photographed by Karen’s husband on his mobile phone).

ABOVE: Sailors Falls, Victoria (Australia) – Overall image of Sailors Falls taken by Karen Robinson using a Sony A7RIVA+ camera body with a Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG Dn Os Sports Lens for Sony Camera.

ABOVE: Sailors Falls, Victoria (Australia) – Close up image of Sailors Falls taken by Karen Robinson using a Sony A7RIVA+ camera body with a Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG Dn Os Sports Lens for Sony Camera.

ABOVE: Sailors Falls, Victoria (Australia) – Even closer image of Sailors Falls was taken by Karen Robinson using a Sony A7RIVA+ camera body with a Sigma 150-600mm F/5-6.3 DG Dn Os Sports Lens for Sony Camera.

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2021 – Seascape: “Brighton, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on July 13, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Brighton, Victoria - Australia 'Brighton Beach' Photographed by ©Karen Robinson May 2021 Comment: Brighton Beach capturing beautiful calm water views looking out over Port Phillip Bay and colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes. Photograph featuring ICM Photography.

INTRODUCTION

The photography club I belong to asked its members to produce some images using the photographic technique of ‘Intentional Camera Movement‘ also known as ICM. In intentional camera movement, I am required to move the camera during its exposure in the hope of acquiring an image that appears creative or artistic in effect. It can take a bit of doing but is quite liberating as it frees you up to do something out of the norm for photography.

So this photography adventure took hubby and me to one of our coastal beaches in Melbourne, Victoria – Australia, the famous Brighton Beach. On this part of the beach looking over Port Phillip Bay, famous colourful Bathing Boxes can be admired. The sea was beautifully calm and the sky a pretty blue with dark clouds looming in the far distance. I managed to create two ICM images – one of the Bathing Boxes and the other looking out over the ocean. Fortunately, the beach wasn’t crowded and I was able to photograph this iconic location without having to dodge people on the beach or in the ocean. A beautiful sunny day and a wonderful way to spent time at the seaside!

ABOVE: Brighton Beach, Victoria (Australia) – Using the ICM technique, the image was taken focusing on the line of colourful Bathing Boxes at Port Phillip Bay seaside.

ABOVE: Brighton Beach, Victoria (Australia) – Using the ICM technique, the image was taken focusing on the ocean, sky and sandy beach only.

ABOVE: Brighton Beach, Victoria (Australia) – the image was taken (without ICM) looking out over Port Phillip Bay from the beach. A small rocky outcrop of seagulls and cormorants stood bathed in the midday sun.

ABOVE: Brighton Beach, Victoria (Australia) – Using the ICM technique, the image was taken focusing on the line of colourful Bathing Boxes at Port Phillip Bay seaside.

ABOVE: Brighton Beach, Victoria (Australia) – the image was taken (without ICM). Here the iconic colourful Bathing Boxes curve around the beach shoreline.

CONCLUSION

Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative. Being out-and-about experiencing the 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 2021 – Landscape: “Strath Creek, Molesworth and Thornton Regions, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on June 2, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Strath Creek, Victoria - Australia 'Sunrise at Murchison Gap Lookout' Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2021 Comment: Beautiful sunrise at the lookout. Foggy mystical views of the valleys stretched across a vast landscape.

INTRODUCTION

Over a number of years now we have travelled around the regions of Strath Creek, Molesworth and Thornton, Victoria – Australia during our photography adventures. Each time we discover new locations of interest or even revisit previous locations, but during a different time of the year. It always amazes me how different regional Victoria can look from one season to the next. On this occasion we arrived at Murchison Gap Lookout at Strath Creek before sunrise which gave me an opportunity to photography some stunning images. As the sun crept over the Valley of a Thousand Hills, its golden warm rays created a beautiful soft other-world atmosphere. It was here I was able to capture the above image and the two below, at different moments during the early morning.

On our travels we sighted a small church named Christ Church erected about 1869 set aback from the Goulburn Valley Highway, Molesworth (image following below). It was a strange sight seeing this pristine small white and well cared for church against what felt like a rural setting. I was attracted to this composition because of the simplicity of the church itself, and how either side of it stood beautiful autumn trees. They were a wonderful contrast to the whiteness of the church.

At Thornton near Gilmores Bridge where Hubby fished along the Goulburn River, I sighted a scraggly autumn hedge and photographed (image at end of blog). The day grew grey and I took the opportunity to rest in the car while hubby fished. We had gotten up very early that morning and I was feeling my age! I felt satisfied I had photographed what I wanted for the day. Another wonderful opportunity to have been able to get out-and-about admiring Mother Nature handwork!

ABOVE: Strath Creek, Victoria (Australia) – Image taken from Murchison Gap Lookout just as the sun crept over the darken mountain ridges.

ABOVE: Strath Creek, Victoria (Australia) – Image of a foggy view of ‘The Valley of a Thousand Hills’ at Murchison Gap Lookout during sunrise.

ABOVE: Strath Creek, Victoria (Australia) – Image of a foggy view of ‘The Valley of a Thousand Hills’ at Murchison Gap Lookout just before sunrise.

Molesworth, Victoria - Australia 'Christ Church on Goulburn Valley Highway' Photographed by Mark Robinson Comment: Little Church boldly standing amongst trees full of autumn colour.

ABOVE: Molesworth, Victoria (Australia) – Images of ‘Christ Church’ erected about 1869 on the Goulburn Valley Highway, Molesworth.

Thorton, Victoria - Australia 'Gilmores Bridge Goulburn River' Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2021 Comment: River Views early morning.

ABOVE: Thorton, Victoria (Australia) – Image of scraggly hedge near Gilmores Bridge and the Goulburn River.

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2021 – Landscape: “Strath Creek, Kerrisdale, Yea, Goughs Bay and Mickleham Regions, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on May 20, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Yea, Victoria - Australia 'Yea River Bridge Oak Tree Autumn Display' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comment: Glorious Autumn Oak Display with colourful leaf reflections in the Yea River.

INTRODUCTION

Our photography adventure included a day trip around country Victoria (Australia) to the regions of Strath Creek, Kerrisdale, Yea and Goughs Bay. It’s still Autumn here, and the weather is mild and beautiful making it an enjoyable experience. My photography goal was to seek out Autumn displays. A stop at the Yea River Bridge in Yea revealed a magnificent autumn display riverside (image above and below). The early afternoon sun shone through the oak tree leaves creating a wonder world of warm colours. Pretty green ivy climbed the oak tree trunk and river reflections completed a glorious autumn image. Along Broadford-Flowerdale Road Strath Creek a row of golden yellow leafed poplar trees stood tall against a mountain range and clear blue sky creating a truely lovely autumn portrait. A drive by the Kerrisdale Estate along Parrot Creek Road revealed again wonderful autumn displays. Our last stop of the day was at Goughs Bay on Lake Eildon where we took in vast views of the bay from Bayside Boulevard. The calm blue bay, orange rock foreground, distant green mountain range and clear blue sky during the mid afternoon sun was just magical, peaceful and a wonderful way to wind up our day’s photography adventure! NB: On another day we stopped at Marnong Estate Winery Mickleham where I managed to capture an image of the winery and distance fields and mountains showcasing glorious autumn colours (image at the bottom of this blog).

Yea, Victoria - Australia 'Yea River Bridge Oak Tree Autumn Display' Photographed by Mark Robinson April 2021 Comment: Glorious Autumn Oak Display with colourful leaf reflections in the Yea River.

ABOVE: Yea, Victoria (Australia) – Images of Oak Trees beside Yea River Bridge

Strath Creek, Victoria - Australia 'Line of Oak Trees along Kerrisdale Estate Drive - King Parrot Creek Road' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Glorious Oak Trees lining the estates' road during Autumn on a fine Autumn morning.

ABOVE: Strath Creek, Victoria (Australia) – Images of Oak Trees within the Kerrisdale Estate

Kerrisdale, Victoria - Australia 'Lone Tree in Grass Field - King Parrot Creek Road' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Colourful lone tree in a field of golden grass backdropped by Australia green gum trees and deep blue sky.

ABOVE: Kerrisdale, Victoria (Australia) – Image of lone tree in grass field on King Parrot Creek Road.

Goughs Bay, Victoria - Australia 'Goughs Bay on Lake Eildon - Bayside Boulevard' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Beautiful wide-open views of Bay on a clear day.

ABOVE: Goughs Bay, Victoria (Australia) – Images of Bay within Lake Eildon from Bayside Boulevard.

Strath Creek, Victoria - Australia 'Row of Poplar Trees' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Beautiful golden yellow leafed Poplar Trees backdropped with mountain range and blue sky.

ABOVE: Strath Creek, Victoria (Australia) – Image of Poplar Trees along Broadford-Flowerdale Road.

Goughs Bay, Victoria - Australia 'Delatite River - Piries-Goughs Bay Road' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Beautiful freshwater stream running alongside the local farming property.

ABOVE: Goughs Bay, Victoria (Australia) – Image of Autumn display near the Delatite River.

Mickleham, Victoria - Australia 'Marnong Estate Winery Homestead' Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2021 Comment: Views overlooking Winery just off Kinnear Road.

ABOVE: Mickleham, Victoria (Australia) – Image of Marnong Estate Winery Homestead views from Kinnear Road.

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2021 – Garden: “Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on April 24, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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A photography adventure to Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia before the Autumn displays disappeared for another year was our next priority. We encountered beautiful colourful gardens and streets featuring huge trees ladened with leaves ready to shed the last of their leaf coverage. We firstly visited the famous Honour Ave where Oak trees honours the 154 men and women of Macedon and Mount Macedon who enlisted during “The Great War” 1914-1918. And then I found on Governors Road a property with a wonderful overgrown autumn boundary hedging display featuring a little gate and name plate titled ‘HADDON 26 – Governors Drive’. Mount Macedon Road is the main road leading into the heart of the area where many beautiful gardens are on display for the general public to enjoy. We discovered Devonshire Lane where I found a lush green and beautiful coloured vine draping over a fence. My hubby found a lonely goat looking for company behind the hedge and spent some time there feeding and talking to the animal. Our last stop on Taylors Road revealed an amazing display of Oak Trees! Bright yellow, oranges, lush greens against grey ageing trunks made for some stunning images. Our day in this region proved to be most fruitful photography wise and most enjoyable as well.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Taylors Road’ Photographed by Mark Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays. Photograph featuring Karen Robinson Photographer setting up shot of beautiful oak tree scene.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Devonshire Lane’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays. Photograph featuring hubby feeding lonely goat!

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Devonshire Lane’ Photographed by Mark Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays. Photograph of lonely goat saying hello to us!

Honour Ave – Mount Macedon Region Images

Governors Road – Mount Macedon Region Images

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays Governors Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Mount Macedon Road – Mount Macedon Region Images

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Mount Macedon Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

Devonshire Lane – Mount Macedon Region Images

Taylors Road – Mount Macedon Region Images

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Colourful Autumn Displays on Taylors Road’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2021 Comments: Different street locations within the region of Mount Macedon capturing beautiful colourful Autumn garden displays.

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2021 – Landscape: “Regions of Tooborac, Baynton East, Nulla Vale and Pyalong, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on April 17, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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INTRODUCTION

Over a couple of weekends, Hubby and I travelled around some of Victoria’s rural countryside discovering and rediscovering locations to photograph. For these locations we decided to rise early so as to be on site for sunrise shots. It proved to be difficult to do due to the cloud coverage, but I made the best of what was available. No matter the weather conditions it was wonderful to be out-and-about early in the day! The fresh air, sounds of nature, cool temperature, and the solitude of the locations was spiritually uplifting.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an image taken in Tooborac, Victoria – Australia “Zochs Lane” looking out over beautiful fields and distant mountain ranges.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an image taken in Nulla Vale, Victoria – Australia from Zig Zag Road, around sunrise.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an image taken in Pyalong, Victoria – Australia from Basin Hill road, later on in the morning.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an image taken in Tooborac, Victoria – Australia from Laddenhill Road, later in the morning.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an image taken in Tooborac, Victoria – Australia “Zochs Lane”.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features a grand old gum tree amongst grazing cattle Tooborac, Victoria – Australia.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features gumtrees growing amongst huge granite boulders Baynton East, Victoria – Australia. I decided to make this a black and white image to help dramatise the scene.

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Photography 2021 – Garden: “Kyneton, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on April 1, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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A photography adventure to Kyneton Botanic Gardens that runs alongside the Campaspe River at Kyneton, Victoria – Australia proved to be a wonderful place to capture images of beautiful lush green trees. With Autumn just a few days away, yellow and rusty coloured leaves began to show through on many of the varying trees thus helping to create pretty garden scenes. We enjoyed out time at this location which was an unexpected and welcome surprise!

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an image taken in Kyneton Botanic Gardens, Kyneton, Victoria – Australia. Beautiful Oak Trees standing tall amongst lush green grass and rusty coloured autumn leaves.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features a view of the Campaspe River which flows alongside the Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features a group of trees bathed in warm sunlight. The lush green growth covered in yellow/green moss with a splattering of autumn coloured leaves made for a pretty scene – Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features an old tree trunk surrounded by shrubs of wild berries and lush green undergrowth – Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features beautiful old Oak Trees wonderfully green due to good rainfalls over recent months. A little pathway leads the viewer deeper into the scene – Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features a closeup of moss covered branches and leaves of green, yellow and white. I decided to make this portrait of nature more abstract in form to help show off its beauty – Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

Above Photograph: The above landscape photograph features me working on composing a composition of this part of Kyneton Botanic Gardens.

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HUME CIVIC COLLECTION

IN MEMORY OF BEN…

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ABOVE: Mickleham, Victoria (Australia) – Image of Marnong Estate Winery Homestead views from Kinnear Road.

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