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Photography 2019 – Landscape: “Devils River at Lake Eildon” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

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“Photography:  Painting and Drawing with Light”

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

It’s now winter time here in this part of the world and venturing out for photography adventures early in the morning can be challenging! The goal was to photograph landscape scenes around Lake Eildon National Park, Victoria – Australia amongst Victoria’s Central Highlands.  While travelling along Fraser Park Road towards Devil Cove Campground, we stopped to take a look at a location near the mouth of Devils River.  Weather can mean well-planned photography adventures change at a moments notice, but during this particular photography adventure, the weather conditions provided some amazing photography opportunities – it was just magical.  What a surprise for us!  The river was dry and Lake Eildon’s water levels were so low that at this location, no water could be found, just a beautiful mystical landscape that had once been covered in water.  As the sun rose, and the mist lifted and moved across the landscape, the lighting changed dramatically.  Moment to moment, new and beautiful views were revealed thus providing some stunning photographic scenes. During our time at this location, not another soul could be seen or heard.  We felt most privileged to have experienced such a moment with nature…

 

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During this photography adventure – 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. Recently I had purchased a Right Angle L Plate Bracket for my camera so that I could turn it to do portraits or landscape photographs more easily which worked a treat.  I also purchased a BH-40 Ballhead for my tripod and once more, it made taking my photographs not just easier but much more enjoyable. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.

 

 

 

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

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

 

 

 

CONCLUSION

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

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – June 2019

 

 



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Photography 2019 – Landscape: “Mount Elephant at Derrinallum” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Our photography adventure this time had us arriving at Mount Elephant, the volcanic hinterland of Derrinallum, Victoria – Australia.  Amazing views around the base of Mount Elephant and views from walking tracks on the side and top of Mount Elephant itself – were spectacular!  The day’s weather allowed for great photo-taking opportunities.  The walk itself was a bit of an ordeal for both of us, now that we are in our mid 60’s. We decided to only do part of the walk this time, leaving reaching the very top for another visit during September/October when farming fields of flowering canola can be viewed from the very top of Mount Elephant.  A beautiful day’s drive there and back, the energising walk and opportunity to photograph another scenic location had us feeling most fortunate once more…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this photography adventure – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens and my new (bird) lens, a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. I handheld the camera or mounted it on a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – June 2019


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2019 – Landscape: “Lake Rosine at Duverney” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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“Photography:  Painting and Drawing with Light”


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


During this photography adventure, Hubby and I decided to stop and take a look at Lake Rosine Wildlife Reserve – Duverney, Victoria – Australia.  It was early morning upon our arrival and while a little chilly, the weather was kind.  The sun kept peering out from behind the clouds spasmodically causing the lake and surrounding landscape to vary in colour highlights.  Birdlife was abundant and a large gathering of Black Swans could be seen along the lake’s shoreline.  It was a beautiful serene location and one we know we must come back to later on in the year.  A lovely first stop for the day – we left in high spirits!


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this photography adventure – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens and my new (bird) lens, a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. I handheld the camera or mounted it on a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – June 2019


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 




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


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2019 – Landscape: “Strath Creek” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Strath Creek, Victoria – Australia is one of my favourite photography adventure locations, especially during the Autumn and Winter times of the year.  During these times, seasonal rains transform the local countryside from summertime dry brown to winter lush green!  It was just by good fortune we came across this particular location.  A dead-end road through local farming land revealed such beautiful panoramic landscape.  On our return home, we noted to come back again here to especially photograph birds.  Once again feeling tired but most fortunate to be able to take in some of the worlds most beautiful and peaceful locations – photographers’ paradise for sure…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens and my new (bird) lens, a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. I handheld the camera or mounted it on a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – May 2019


 


 




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


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2019 – Landscape: “Kerrisdale Sunrise in Autumn” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Up at 5am in order to be on site just before sunrise can be an exhilarating experience but also challenging on cold Autumn mornings!  During this photography adventure, we decided to revisit a stunning region of Victoria, Australia Kerrisdale which is situated within the Valley of a Thousand Hills.  Earlier this year, during a previous summertime visit, the region was dry and brown; fortunately, recent rains had transformed the landscape back to how I remembered it from years before – beautiful and lush green.  On this morning, the early morning light was just beautiful and allowed me to take some mystical photographs looking across layer after layer of mist covered rolling hills.  After our morning adventure, we headed back down the valley for a much-needed coffee break and a chat about where to next…


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens and my new (bird) lens, a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. I handheld the camera or mounted it on a Wimberley WH-200 Gimbal Tripod Head II with quick release base. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 
  
  


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – May 2019


 


 




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


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Creative Writing 2018: “Thought for the Day!” Written by Karen Robinson

			
						

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“Marvel at times that go well…and waste


no despair when they don’t!”




		
		




Happy thoughts all!


© Karen Robinson – October 2018




 


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Art Therapy Group Session 3 of 7 – “Taking a long hard look at one’s inner self can be childs play!”

			
						

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We are now into our third week of ‘Art Therapy Group Sessions’ and I have been finding them interesting, challenging and enlightening.  This particular session was smaller in numbers than the other two.  Having small numbers in the group made the experience of sharing a little more intense, as there is more time than usual to discuss our art therapy works.  Hence more focus on our individual thoughts, feelings and emotions which can be intimidating and confronting.


Art Therapy Session No. 3 - 'Mindfullness' 2-8 by Karen Robinson Materials - Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG
Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘mindfulness’ 2-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG


There were a number of activities undertaken during this session and I have decided to discuss just the one.  We were asked to select a shell from a group of sea shells laid out before us; a sea shell that appealed to us, that we could connect with in some way.  After spending some time viewing the shells, I found myself drawn to a shell that was largish when compared with the other shells.  It was very solid with aging lines on the right side; barnacle type marks on its underside and brown-yellow in colour.  We were then asked to hold the shell and concentrate on its shape, size, smell, colour and feel; to be truly mindful of its presence.  I found my thoughts drifting to thoughts about when I was a child and the times I played with my brother and sister on the beaches where we lived.  Playing in the sand, sun and the sea; collecting shells, driftwood and little treasures to play with after leaving the beach and on our return home.


 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfullness’ 1-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG 
 
 
  
  


Once we had completed our ‘mindfulness’ about the shell, we were asked to paint a scene where the sea shell could be placed within.  I selected a small sheet of butcher paper, a set of soft crayons and a set of watercolour paints and proceeded to paint my beach scene using these materials and keeping in mind my personal shell story.


 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfullness’ 8-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG 
 
 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfullness’ 6-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JP 
 
 
 
 


 


 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfulness’ 3-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG 
 
 
 
 


On completion we were asked to verbally share our story.   The art therapist had given me a sheet of paper where I wrote some words to explain mine and they are as following:


 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfulness’ 4-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG 
 
 
  
  


When I was a child, I spent a lot of time on the beach with my brother and sister.  Some beaches were placid and tame, some were wild and furious. My sea shell represents how it has been able to survive these earthy conditions and be able to land on the shore and nestle within a safe haven of rocks.  Although being small, it has still made its presence felt and found its way to here today…


 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfulness’ 6-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG 
 
 
 
 


This art therapy session took me back to my childhood, reminding me of the pleasurable times at the beach with my brother and sister.  I remembered how engaging with nature had been one of my joys during my childhood years.  Childhood was not an easy time for the three of us children but…we survive…just like my shell.


 
 
 
  
 Art Therapy Session No. 3 – ‘Mindfullness’ 5-8 by Karen Robinson Materials – Soft Pastels & Watercolour Paints on butcher paper August 14, 2014 Images copyright .JPG 
 
 
 
 


NB:  Please click on the below links to view the first and second Art Therapy Group Sessions:



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