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Photography 2017 – Garden: “Rippon Lea” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

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INTRODUCTION


Recently I decided to join the local community based photography group – Craigieburn Camera Club with members’ photography skills ranging from beginners to advanced. The club’s atmosphere is credited to be friendly, offering a way for members to share photography experiences, knowledge and advice.  My hubby and I joined them at a group outing at ‘Rippon Lea House and Gardens‘ located in Brunswick, Melbourne – Australia.  “Rippon Lea House and Garden is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising as unique significance.  The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 34 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more! (Rippon Lea 2017).


My hubby and I hadn’t been to Rippon Lea for many years!  The last time we were at this location was over 30 years ago where we had our wedding ceremony. Many of our wedding photographs were taken on the sweeping lawns, lakeside and within the gardens throughout the estate.  It brought back many good memories and added greater value to our house and garden photography adventure.


 


 


 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring front entrance to Mansion. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Conservatory at side of the Mansion’s front entrance. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this house and garden photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lense. For some of the shots, I used the camera hand-held, and for others, I used the camera mounted on a tripod with a remote timer.  Each photography adventure helps me learn more about my camera and lense; and hopefully helps me becoming a better photographer. I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Karen taking photos across the sweeping lawns from the Mansion’s balcony. 
 
 
  
  


 






 


MY PICK OF THE DAY PHOTOGRAPH


My favourite photographs I took on the day are featured here below. The first being of a well established Camellia Japonica shrub.  Its striking red/crimson flowers – a wonderful contrast to the yellow-green leafed tree behind it.  The other two photographs I particular liked were taken within the Mansion’s Conservatory which had recently been restored and used by Sir Frederick Sargood to display his prized exotic plants.


 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Camellia Japonica in bloom. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring magnificent statue within the Conservatory. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House & Gardens. “It is one of Australi’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more! Ref: http://www.ripponleaestate.com.au” Photograph featuring White Calla Lily. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY APPROACH


In future, I will be selecting some photos from each photography adventure and be a little more creative during the development within Adobe Lightroom 6.  Here below is one of the photographs I felt looked good turned into a black and white photograph.


 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory – Black and White Photograph. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom 6.  I developed a small selection of photographs.  During the process of developing them I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find both above and below the best of what I took during this travel and photography adventure!


 


    

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 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring garden view towards lake. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring walk-over lake bridge. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring trimmed hedges and sundial. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring one of the rooms in the Mansion’s original kitchens. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.comSeptember 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Statue placed at Mansion’s tiled floor balcony. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House & Gardens. “It is one of Australi’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more! Ref: http://www.ripponleaestate.com.au” Photograph featuring White Calla Lily. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring swimming pool water fountain. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Camellia Japonica flowers in bloom. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring hubby standing by the base of a huge Moreton Bay Fig Tree. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Australian Wood Ducks feeding at lake’s edge. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring old tree. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Conservatory at side of the Mansion’s front entrance. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Rippon Lea Lookout Tower. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring purple flowers called ‘Pride of Madeira’. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Karen taking photos inside of the Mansion. Also featuring stained-glass windows. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Pacific Black Ducks on lake. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring staircase leading to the entrance to the Mansions original kitchens. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring one of the rooms in the original Mansion’s kitchens. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring front view of Mansion. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring backside of Mansion with a circular drive way in foreground. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring very old tree surrounded by flowering bulbs. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring white Calla Lilies. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring garden statue ‘lady holding basket’ standing amongst flowering bulbs. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring room within Mansion. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring ferns growing within the fernery. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring magnificent statue within the Conservatory. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Camellia Japonica in bloom. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring garden looking over lake. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring one of the bathroom in the Mansion. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring Karen taking photos across the sweeping lawns from the Mansion’s balcony. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring room within Mansion with doorway to Conservatory. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lady statue in Conservatory – Black and White Photograph. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lake view and rock wall. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring front entrance to Mansion. 
 
 
  
 Elsternwick, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com September 10, 2017 Comments: My hubby and I with the Craigieburn Camera Club at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. “It is one of Australia’s finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising its unique significance. The historic mansion is located within a vast pleasure garden of sweeping lawns that cover more than 14 acres and features a windmill, lookout tower, heritage orchard, lake, waterfall, fernery and more!” Photograph featuring lake view from garden. 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


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CONCLUSION


Being out and about experiencing the natural wonders of the world really does rejuvenate the body and soul.  Photography is just another way I can improve my sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!  It definitely works for me and once more we finished up our day in high spirits; it ticked the ‘happy box’ for sure!  NB:  Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


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Photography 2017 – Landscape: “Yan Yean Region” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


One cold winter’s day my husband and I travelled by car along Ridge Road within the Yan Yean Region where I managed to capture rural landscape photographs featuring lambs resting under huge gum trees, cattle grazing on expansive grass fields and Purple Swamp-hens prodding the grass for food at the Yan Yean Reservoir Park.  We also sighted many Black Wattle trees which are prolific at this time of the year and found throughout the bush and in local residential gardens.  On this particular winter’s day the weather was challenging!  It rained, hailed and then the sun appeared revealing beautiful blue skies decorated with white fluffy clouds.


		
		


		
		


		
		


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this landscape photography  exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lense. For some of the shots, I used the camera hand-held, and for others, I used the camera mounted on a tripod with a remote timer.  Each photography adventure helps me learn more about my camera and lense; and hopefully helps me becoming a better photographer. I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


		
		


 




 


MY PICK OF THE DAY PHOTOGRAPH


On this particular day and as we were leaving the Yan Yean Top Lookout Reservoir Park area, I spotted these Black Wattle trees.  “They are among the tallest of the wattles, this fine species has dark-green bipinnate leaves, numerous and are smooth.  The fragrant golden flowers are produced in long heads in spring.  It occurs naturally in New South Wales though it has been extensively planted in other States of Australia.  It is considered to be one of the best of our wattles (Thistle Y. Harris 1980)”.  NB:  I particularly like this photograph because of the angle I was able to achieve.  The Gum Tree trunk in the foreground leads the eye up towards the pretty blue skies whilst the yellow flowering Black Wattle trees in the background steal the show!  And the small puddle of water reflecting the image of the wattle and sky above, just adds that little bit more of interest to the overall shot.


		
		


 


 


 


CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY APPROACH


In future, I will be selecting some photos from each photography adventure and be a little more creative during the development within Adobe Lightroom 6.  Here is my first creative attempt!


		
		


		
		


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom 6.  I developed a small selection of photographs.  During the process of developing them I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find both above and below the best of what I took during this travel and photography adventure!


 


    

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 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean near and along Deep Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean near and along Deep Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. Featured here Black Wattle Trees, among the tallest of the wattles. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. Featured here above Purple Swamp-hen Waterbirds. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson. http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean near and along Deep Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. Featured here above Purple Swamp-hen Waterbirds. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean near and along Deep Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean near and along Deep Creek. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean towards Arthurs Creek. This particular photo featuring myself taking a photo was taken by my husband on my mobile Galaxy 6 mobile phone. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day just off Ridge Road at Yan Yean Top Lookout – Yan Yean Reservoir Park. 
 
 
  
 Yan Yean Region, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 2017 Aug 27 Comments: Chilly Winter’s day on Ridge Road looking south across the farming region of Yan Yean near and along Deep Creek. 
 
 
  
  


 


		
		


 


 


 


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CONCLUSION


Being out and about experiencing the natural wonders of the world really does rejuvenate the body and soul.  Photography is just another way I can improve my sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!  It definitely works for me and once more we finished up our day in high spirits.  NB:  Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


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Photography 2017 – Seascape: “The Great Ocean Road – Part One” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


Spending time with my husband taking photographs along part of The Great Ocean Road around townships of Anglesea, Aireys Inlet and Lorne – Victoria, Australia was such a pleasure.  I enjoyed taking photographs of the seascape while my husband enjoyed using his new binoculars to search out the local wildlife.  On this particular winter’s day the weather was perfect!  As we travelled along this scenic iconic road, we discovered stunning beaches and ocean views.  The fresh, softly blowing sea air, filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenated our bodies and souls…


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our soul. http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this seascape photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lense. For some of the shots, I used the camera hand-held, and for others, I used the camera mounted on a tripod with a remote timer.  Each photography adventure helps me learn more about my camera and lense; and hopefully helps me becoming a better photographer. I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 




 


MY FAVOURITE PHOTOGRAPHS


Here below are three of my favourite photographs that I took on this particular photography adventure.  Each drawing the eye into the middle scene with interesting landmarks to give the image overall character and interest.


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


The above photograph was taken at Point Addis looking towards Bells Beach which is halfway between Torquay and Anglesea – Victoria, Australia.  I managed to capture the shimmer of the morning sun across the ocean while still managing to keep all the foreground vegetation features.


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


The above photograph was taken at Aireys Inlet.  The winding gravel path through green shrubbery lead up to Split Point Lighthouse – Victoria, Australia.  I love the cloud formation and how the lighthouse peers above the shrubbery.  Having a person strolling into the depth of the photograph offers perspective.


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


The above photograph was taken at Lorne near the mouth of the Erskine River.  Peering through Pine trees I was able to capture a mirror image of the Golden Monterey Cypress trees.


 


 


 


BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS


A couple of the photographs taken on the day were better off as black and white images.  The first being a dog that scampered across the water at Aireys Inlet.  The other a view from a sand dune looking towards Point Grey at Lorne, Victoria – Australia.


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom 6.  I developed a small selection of photographs.  During the process of developing them I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find both above and below the best of what I took during this travel and photography adventure!


 


    

  • Please click on the images to view in full and find camera setting details
    • 





 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our soul. http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com. NB: This here photograph was taken at the mouth of the Erskine River looking towards the Swing Bridge at Lorne – Victoria, Australia. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The above here photograph of myself taking photographs of this stunning ocean view was taken by my husband using my Galaxy Samsung 6 Mobile Phone at Point Addis which is half way between Torquay and Anglesea – Victoria, Australia. http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 
  
 The Great Ocean Road, Victoria – Australia_Photographed by Karen Robinson August, 2017 Comments: My husband and I decided to take a car drive one Sunday, along part of this iconic road which features some of the most stunning beaches and ocean views. It was a beautiful winter’s day with the sun shining it’s best; interesting skies and long sandy beaches – a visual feast! The fresh, softly blowing sea air filled our ageing lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our souls http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


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CONCLUSION


Being out and about experiencing the natural wonders of the world really does rejuvenate the body and soul.  Photography is just another way I can improve my sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!  It definitely works for me and once more we finished up our day in high spirits.  NB:  Please click here to visit my ‘Photography – About’ page where you will be able to find blog links and photographs about other photographic adventures…


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

			
						

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“Photography:  Painting and Drawing with Light”


 


 


		
		








 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


Spending time with my daughter taking photographs of our local Wallan region (Victoria – Australia) is such a joy.  She enjoys taking photographs of birds and other forms of wildlife, while I enjoy taking photographs of the landscape.  On this particular winter’s day the weather was kind!  The sun shone, and a gentle cool breeze brushed across our bare faces. We explored the region finding small visual treasures to photograph; below here you will find a selection of the best I took on the day.


 


 
 
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. Featured in the foreground of this photo Australian native plant ‘Yellow Heath’. 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Wallan, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018 
 
 
  
  


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this landscape photography  exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lense. For some of the shots, I used the camera hand-held, and for others, I used the camera mounted on a tripod with a remote timer.  Each photography adventure helps me learn more about my camera and lense; and hopefully helps me becoming a better photographer. I also used my Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.


 


 
 
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. Views across an area of this region called ‘Hidden Valley’. 
 
 
  
  


 


 




 


MAGICAL PHOTOGRAPH


On this particular day – on our way home from our latest photography adventure, my daughter spotted a tree laden with Crested Pigeons.  It was late afternoon on a very cool winter’s day, and the sun was on the left hand side of us.  The lighting was perfect, soft and mystical as it sweep across the open fields; with the clouds gently laying down shadows, thus adding more interest to the scene.  It truly looked like a painting, just so beautiful.  As we got out of the car to take our photographs, the Crested Pigeons took flight.  I was able to capture this shot (featured below) where their bodies were bathed in sunlight which helped highlight their escape!  For me, this is a magical photo, and one that will remind me of my time with my daughter doing what we both love to do…


 


		
		


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom 6.  I developed a small selection of photographs.  During the process of developing them I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find both above and below the best of what I took during this travel and photography adventure!


 


    

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 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. 
 
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. Featured in this photograph above a horse residing in a grass paddock within an area called ‘Hidden Valley’. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. 
 
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. Featured in the foreground of this photo Australian native plant ‘Yellow Heath’. 
 
 
  
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Wallan Region, Victoria – Australia “Rural Landscape”_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com July 2017. Comments: Day out with daughter photographing landscape and wildlife on a beautiful winter’s day. Views across an area of this region called ‘Hidden Valley’.