Photography 2023 – My Favourites for the Year 2022: “Landscapes, Seascapes, Woodlands and Waterfalls”

Posted on January 3, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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My 2022 Photography Favourites: It’s been a big year in many ways and my photography adventures with my family have been a fantastic way of staying connected with nature. It has also helped me to improve my photography skills and share these endeavours with others. These are a small selection of my favourite landscapes, seascapes, and woodlands photographs I have taken within the State of Victoria – Australia where I live. Images were taken over in 2022 throughout Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring.

Thank you all for your support throughout 2022…greatly appreciated – Karen Robinson

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Back Poddock Area’ Photographed by Karen Robinson January 2022 Comments: Forest of tall gum trees in back poddock with mid morning side lite by the mid morning sun.

Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Honour Avenue’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson April 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring beautiful trees along Honour Avenue during Autumn time.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson March 2022 Comment: Morning out-and-about photographing ancient gum trees.

Beechworth, Victoria – Australia ‘Woolshed Falls Views’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring the falls after massive rainfalls across the State of Victoria.

East Warburton, Victoria – Australia ‘Cement Creek Redwood Forest Region’ Photographed by @Karen Robinson August 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring Cement Creek East Branch and tree ferns.

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

Tawonga, Victoria – Australia ‘Tawonga Region’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring views of Mount Bogong from Mountain Creek Road.

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

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.

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

Mount Beauty, Victoria – Australia ‘Farm pond surrounded by Trees’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring a flooded farming pond surrounded by trees of lush green foliage.

Mount Buffalo, Victoria – Australia ‘Crystal Brook’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring brook at its best due to heavy rainfalls.

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

Homewood, Victoria – Australia ‘Old Goulburn Valley Hwy’ Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2021 Comments: Sunrise views looking across misty landscape dotted with gum trees, cattle and hay bales.

Porepunkah, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Mount Buffalo Road near Eurobin Creek’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring magnificent rock face water falls caused by substantial rainfalls within the region.

Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia ‘Cheniston Road’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson April 2022 Comment: Beautiful Autumn display a home drive entrance.

Fingal, Victoria – Australia ‘Gunnamatta Back Beach near Truemans Road’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson July 2022

Buxton, Victoria – Australia ‘Views from Cathedral Lane’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson October 2022 Comment: Beautiful treed landscape view across towards distance mountain range.

Tooborac, Victoria – Australia ‘Zochs Lane’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson June 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring far distant hillside, random trees and a scattering of sheep bathed in morning sunlight.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park – Back Paddock Area’ Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2021 Comments: Forest of tall gum trees in back paddock side lite with mid morning sun.

Tawonga South, Victoria – Australia ‘Views towards Mount Bogong ‘ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson November 2022 Comment: Photograph featuring snow capped Mount Bogong in the distance and old shed beside pondage.

Greenvale, Victoria – Australia ‘Woodlands Historic Park Sugar Gum Plantation’ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson January 2022 Comment: View of Sugar Gum Plantation with opposite open grassland and road leading up to Park’s Offices.

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.

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

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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 – January 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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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 Historic Park Wattle Blooming’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2021 Comment: Sunny morning looking for Wattle Trees in Bloom.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

CONCLUSION

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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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!

INTRODUCTION

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.

CONCLUSION

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.

INTRODUCTION

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 2018 – Landscape: “Sunrises and Sunsets in Victoria” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on July 17, 2018 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

INTRODUCTION

While out-and-about with my hubby on our photography adventures, we encounter some of the best parts of the day, that being sunrise and sunset. It is during these moments that we realise how fortunate we are to be able to see the beauty of the landscape. To feel the fresh air brush against our skin, wether it be freezing cold in winter or scorching hot in summer, it helps us appreciate our planet earth. There is a spiritual wonderment when gazing into the sky as the sun rises and sets, thus signalling the birth of a new day, and the closure of another; how this event is fleeting and full of beautiful colour, changing with every minute until the brightness of a new day shifts into play or darkness takes over for the night. Here below are a series of photographs I have taken over the last year or so that capture those moments…

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘View from Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During this landscape photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens. For these photographs I used the camera mounted on a tripod and also handheld when needed. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom Classic CC. I developed a small selection of photographs. During the process of developing them I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure. Please find both above and below, the best of what I took during this photography adventure!

Strathbogie, Victoria - Australia 'Mount Wombat Lookout Region' Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - Hubby and I travelled up to the lookout to photograph the sunrise which included amazing views looking out from around the towers. Also managed to capture some lovely photographs on our way back home during the morning daylight.

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Mickleham, Victoria - Australia 'Sunset over Farmland' Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the 'golden hour'. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Mickleham, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunset over Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson NB All images are protected by copyright laws_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 11, 2017 Comments: Beautiful summer evening photographing the sunset during the ‘golden hour’. It was quiet and the air fresh; I found myself completely immersed in my creativity.

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

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.

Euroa, Victoria – Australia

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

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria - Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas - to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring Sugarloaf Rock Beach at Sunrise.

The Great Ocean Road Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2017 http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Comments: My Hubby and I joined a group of enthusiastic Craigieburn Camera Club Photographers on a Three-Day Trip along the Great Ocean Road and Regional areas – to take photographs of wide oceans, sunrises, sunsets, significant coastal landmarks, waterfalls, wildlife and rural bushlands. Featuring Sugarloaf Rock Beach at Sunrise.

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

Mickleham - Farmland - photographed by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

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

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

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

Euroa, Victoria – Australia

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

Lonsdale, Victoria - Australia 'Seascape and Sunset' photographed by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 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 - written by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 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 – written by ©Karen Robinson

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Point Lonsdale, Victoria - Australia 'Seascape and Sunset' photographed by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 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 - written by ©Karen Robinson

Point Lonsdale, Victoria – Australia ‘Seascape and Sunset’ photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 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 – written by ©Karen Robinson

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

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

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

Mickleham – Farmland – photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Jan 2017.

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

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

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

Euroa, Victoria – Australia

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

Strathbogie, Victoria – Australia ‘Mount Wombat Lookout Region’ March 2018

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

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

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

Lang Lang, Victoria – Australia ‘Sunrise at McDonalds Track’

Beveridge, Victoria – Australia ‘Golf Course’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018

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Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world really does rejuvenate the body and soul. Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!

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

Photography 2018 – Miscellaneous: “Maldon Railway Station Trains and Carriages” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on July 14, 2018 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

INTRODUCTION

With the Craigieburn Camera Club, hubby and I visited the region of Maldon, Victoria – Australia. I took the opportunity to photograph a number of trains and carriages located within the railway yard of the historic Maldon Railway Station set on the Victorian Goldfields of old! It originally opened on 16th June 1884 and closed to passenger services on 6th January 1941. It is now opened for tourist services over a short 1km section of the line out of Maldon. The weather on this day was unpredictable, one moment we had sunshine and the next we had rain, so a little challenging photography wise which limited our time spent photographing at this location. But we did have a lovely lunch and coffee at one of the local Maldon cafes, and we also did a bit of sightseeing around the region’s best know tourist haunts. Hubby and I had a lovely day, despite the weather conditions – always good to get out-and-about enjoying our photography adventures…

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During this landscape photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens. For all these photographs I used the camera mounted on a tripod. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.

Some of the photographs of the trains and carriages I felt would do better being developed as black and white images. It also gave me a chance to experiment and be more creative. Two of the photographs I left in colour and mainly because they looked better left as taken but also due to the fact they were both taken on my mobile phone and the quality wasn’t there to produce a fine black and white version.

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

Maldon, Victoria – Australia ‘Maldon Railway Trains’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Tower Hill at Illowa” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on July 5, 2018 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Illowa Victoria – Australia ‘Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

INTRODUCTION

On our way back home from Warrnambool May this year, we stopped off at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, Illowa, Victoria – Australia. A beautiful view from the roadside helped us to appreciate the 4km wide crater lake. The wildlife reserve sits inside the extinct volcano formed some 30,000 years ago and is considered a haven for wildlife as the tiny crater-bound ecosystem provides a natural habitat for many animals. While the day was overcast, the weather was kind and I was able to take a small selection of landscape photographs. Sadly we could only stay for a short time, but it is a location we hope to return to sometime in the near future.

Illowa Victoria – Australia ‘Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

Illowa Victoria – Australia ‘Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

NB: Below is one of the many emus which can be seen while walking and driving through the wildlife reserve. They are big and not too afraid of humans which can be a bit scary. This particular emu must have thought we had food for it, but that big beak and those giant claw-like feet sure made us realise that there birds need to be respected and we kept our distance!

Illowa Victoria – Australia ‘Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2018 – Garden: “Tieve Tara at Mount Macedon” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on June 27, 2018 by idoartkarenrobinson

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NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - A grey, cold Autumn day spent photographing these beautiful, picturesque gardens consisting of 7.5 acres of lush grounds, a whimsical playground, lakes, geese and fountains with hubby.

INTRODUCTION

One grey cold autumn day in May this year, hubby and I travelled to Mount Macedon, Victoria – Australia for another photography adventure. This region is best known for its19th century gardens and associated collection of extravagant large homes. On this day, we just concentrated on the Gardens Of Tieve Tara – a truly beautiful and picturesque garden consisting of 7.5 acres of lush grounds, sweeping lawns, a whimsical playground, lakes, geese and fountains (Tieve Tara 2018). As a hobbyist photographer, these gardens during autumn provided me with an incredible variety of opportunities to capture the magic of autumn; there was so much beautiful vibrant colour and variations of textures to enjoy! We had a lovely time walking about and photographing these gardens, and will definitely be back in years to come to visit other wonderful gardens within the region of Mount Macedon.

Mount Macedon - Victoria - Australia 'Gardens Of Tieve Tara' Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - A grey, cold Autumn day spent photographing these beautiful, picturesque gardens consisting of 7.5 acres of lush grounds, a whimsical playground, lakes, geese and fountains with hubby.

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Gardens Of Tieve Tara’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments – A grey, cold Autumn day spent photographing these beautiful, picturesque gardens consisting of 7.5 acres of lush grounds, a whimsical playground, lakes, geese and fountains with hubby.

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

CONCLUSION

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Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Hopkins River at Warrnambool” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on June 24, 2018 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Warrnambool, Victoria – Australia ‘Hopkins River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

INTRODUCTION

While at the 64th Convention & Interclub Photographic Exhibition in May 2018, hubby and I took some timeout to visit a scenic area of the Hopkins River, Warrnambool, Victoria (Australia). The Hopkins River estuary is approximately 9 kilometres long and culturally significant. It marks the tribal border of the Kirrae Whurrong, Gunditjmara and Tiap Whurrong peoples; once a place for gatherings and trade. Now provides a premier fishing experience for both local and visiting anglers. On this day during the late afternoon, the weather was beautiful and a lovely way for hubby and I to chill-out together. I was particularly happy to be able to photograph a pair of Australian Pelicans that were drifting happily alongside of the jetty.

Warrnambool, Victoria – Australia ‘Hopkins River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

Warrnambool, Victoria – Australia ‘Hopkins River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

Warrnambool, Victoria – Australia ‘Hopkins River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Warrnambool, Victoria – Australia ‘Hopkins River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 NB All images are protected by copyright

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