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

Posted on January 3, 2023 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CONCLUSION

Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of well-being and at the same time – be creative. Being out and about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits is a real privilege for sure. It really does rejuvenate the body and soul.

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – January 2023

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

Posted on December 4, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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

Posted on December 2, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

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

LAUNCH NIGHT Solo Exhibition

‘Photographic Portraits of Nature’ by ©Karen Robinson’

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

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

To all of you — sincerely thank you.

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

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

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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

Posted on November 30, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

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

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

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

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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

Posted on November 27, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

INTRODUCTION

WE ARE READY FOR THE LAUNCH!

‘Photographic Portraits of Nature – by Karen Robinson’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2022

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

Posted on November 20, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

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

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

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

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

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

RSVP: Essential via Eventbrite Light refreshments provided

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

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

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – August 2022

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

Posted on June 29, 2022 by idoartkarenrobinson

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

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONCLUSION

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – June 2022

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

Posted on March 22, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Portsea, Victoria - Australia 'Portsea Surf Beach Views' Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2021 Comments: Back Beach at Portsea.

INTRODUCTION

Another photography adventure back to Portsea, Victoria – Australia during our summer season and before the day’s stormy weather rolled in from the Bass Strait. We took a walk up to several lookouts where views of Portsea Surf Beach could be enjoyed. A few locals engaging in their daily walks, and tourists strolling along the beach coastline taking in the natural beauty of the region helps to give scale to the vastness of this coastal beach. We also visited the London Bridge Lookout where I managed to take a closeup shot of the surf creeping into a large cave-like rock formation. A young person enjoying the location helped to give scale to its surroundings. It was once more an enjoyable morning with mother nature, fresh air, beautiful sights, leaving us with a good to be alive feeling!

Above Photograph: The above seascape photograph features a coastal view of Portsea Surf Beach.

Below Photograph: The below seascape photograph features locals and tourists enjoying the Portsea Surf Beach.

Portsea, Victoria - Australia 'Portsea Surf Beach Views' Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2021 Comments: Views of Portsea Surf Beach!

Below Photograph: The below seascape photograph features a view from London Bridge Lookout of a cave-like rock formation with a young person enjoying the surroundings.

CONCLUSION

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

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – March 2021

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Photography 2021 – Seascape: “Lorne-Queenscliff Coastal Reserve, Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on February 24, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Lorne, Victoria - Australia 'Beach Queenscliff Coastal Reserve' Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2021 Comments: Wonderful rock pools along this coastline beach with big views of the ocean.

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This photography adventure entailed going back to a region we had visited some time ago along the Great Ocean Road, Lorne-Queenscliff Coastal Reserve Region, Victoria – Australia. We arrived sometime before sunrise at Devil’s Elbow. It was a beautifully mild summer morning, clear sky, no traffic or people, just us and the seascape. Once I had finished taking my sunrise shots from this location, we headed towards Lorne itself to Bert Alsop Track which runs closely beside the beachfront that includes large spans of rockpools.

Above Photograph: The above seascape photograph features lovely views from a roadside stop. Here I was able to stand on a small ledge with my tripod and camera and took this shot above!

Below Photograph: The below seascape photograph was on the beach itself. Lovely stretches of sand and rockpools in the foreground and petty blue sky and ocean made for a perfect summertime photograph of this region.

Below Photographs: The below seascape photograph of a wide stretch of rock pools, ocean and mountain ranges in the distant helped to showoff the patterning of these rockpools. The single person walking off along the sandy beachfront also helps to show scale and vastness. In the distance, a soft mist hung along the coastline creating a beautiful mystical feel to the image.

Below Photographs: The seascape photograph below was taken just as the sunrise happened at Devil’s Elbow. It was difficult to position myself and the tripod in a good spot at this location as was situated on the edge of a cliff – did the best I could!

Eastern View, Victoria - Australia 'Devil's Elbow at Sunrise' Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2021 Comments: Beautiful mild summer morning overlooking the ocean along Lorne-Queenscliff Coastal Reserve, just off the Great Ocean Road.

Below Photographs: The seascape photographs below include one of my hubby looking out over the ocean and another of me positioned on the ledge of the cliffs taking photographs while the sun was rising over the ocean.

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Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – February 2021

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

Posted on January 6, 2021 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Another wonderful photography adventure opportunity to set about photographing a glorious sunrise at Williamstown, Victoria – Australia. It’s New Year’s Day 2021 and as we wondered along the Bay Trail Walk, looking across Port Phillip Bay towards anchored yachts and boats, and the Melbourne City Skyline – couldn’t help feeling good! And at this time in the morning, only keen walkers and photographers could be seen, so peaceful!

Above Photography: The above seascape photograph was taken during the blue hour and at high tide which meant I was able to capture beautiful sunrise reflections in at the shoreline. The sky rapidly changed in colouration as the sunrise developed. A truly magical early morning experience, the temperature was mild and with little to no wind it made for a pleasant seaside environment indeed.

Below Photograph: The seascape photograph below was taken just upon the sun rising over the landscape to the right of the photograph. Now the warm tones emerged across the lower clouds, and across the still Port Phillip Bay waters. Once more, beautiful reflections in the foreground help create this magnificent shoreline image.

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

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – January 2021

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

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It’s summertime now in Melbourne – Australia and time to capture some beautiful sunrise shots at Brighton Beach. We arrived at the beach early morning to find a couple of people undertaking their daily exercise routine and a number of keen photographers seeking to capture a beach sunrise.

Above Photography: After taking the photograph below, I turned around and sighted this above beach view. It was just beautiful and the warm early morning sunrise poured orange into the clouds above and across the wide-open sandy beach. Way in the distance the Melbourne City skyline was in sight and looking out over Port Phillip Bay. Not a person in sight except for the occasional seagull.

Below Photograph: While thinking about my approach for the morning I sighted this scene below. As the ‘blue hour’ started to drift into the sunrise, the street lights lit up the sandy beach and one of the Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes. The view took in clouds hanging lowly in the sky with the Port Phillip Bay shoreline gently meeting the sandy beach. The lighting was gorgeous and something different for a beach photograph for me!

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Photography 2020 – Black and White/Monochrome: “Images taken within the State of Victoria – Australia” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

Posted on March 28, 2020 by idoartkarenrobinson

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Harcourt, Victoria - Australia 'Dog Rocks' Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2020 Comments: Morning at Dog Rocks photographing large granite boulders and gum trees during the first days of Autumn. The scene's lighting at this location looked best as a black and white image.

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Taking into account that hubby and I will need to put on hold any photography adventures that involve travel for some time during this year 2020, I have decided to blog about the black and white/monochrome photographs I have taken and amassed over recent years during our past photography adventures. They consist of many and varying subject matters from landscapes, garden, seascapes, city/streetscapes, abstraction, animals and birds, and people! All photographs have been taken within the State of Victoria Australia. Details relating to each photograph above and below can be found by just hovering over the image where a small window will appear with relevant details about that specific image.

It is interesting when deciding to make a photograph into a black and white image – how it changes its story, focus and mood! While I am a great lover of colour, there are times when I find myself really enjoying developing an image as a black and white. Seeing how by taking away colour and introducing varying shades of black and white can transform an image into a completely different creative outcome! Over time, this process has had me actually anticipating when a scene would work best in black and white rather than colour. This approach has meant I have been able to do better at getting what I creatively want rather than just waiting to make the decision to do black and white during the development progress!

Dunkeld, Victoria - Australia 'Mount Abrupt' Photographed by Karen Robinson November 2019 Comments - On our way back home from Warrnambool to Melbourne, we stopped to take some photographs of Mount Abrupt. The day was overcast with grey skies but I tried my best to capture and develop a photograph that highlighted to the beauty of this region.

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During these photography adventures – I have used my compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens or a Sigma150-600mm F5-6.3 DGOS HSM with a Sigma Mount Converter MC-11. Also would have used my Right Angle L Plate Bracket for my camera so that I could turn it to do portraits or landscape photographs more easily which has worked a treat. I use a BH-40 Ballhead for my tripod which helps make taking my photographs not just easier but much more enjoyable. During these photography adventures, I use an Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and to ensure I gain GPS location readings.

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On my return home, my usual practice is to download all the photographs into Adobe Lightroom Classic. I develop just the photographs I feel are the best and/or should be included because they help tell the story about that particular photography adventure. During the process of developing them, I am able to see what I need to address during my next photographic adventure. Please find here above and below all the black and white/monochrome photographs I have taken over the years and amassed here for you to view.

San Remo, Victoria - Australia 'Black and Bore Beach at Sunrise' Photographed by Karen Robinson Comments: Early morning at sunrise as the tide was going out.

Daylesford Region, Victoria - Australia_ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com June 2017. Comments: Husband and I visiting the region to take photographs on this beautiful, fresh winter's day.

Daylesford Region, Victoria – Australia_ Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com June 2017. Comments: Husband and I visiting the region to take photographs on this beautiful, fresh winter’s day.

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

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

Craigieburn, Victoria - Australia 'ANZAC Day Ceremony Services' Photographed by Karen Robinson Comments - Representing Craigieburn Camera Club, Karen Robinson as one of the photographers at the event.

Lerderderg, Victoria – Australia ‘Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area – Lerderderg State Forest’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – Feb 2017

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

Mount Tassie, Victoria - Australia 'Panoramic Views' Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2018 Comments - Glorious expansive views.

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo Trip 7' Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2019 Comments - This time it was about photographing the Ring-tailed and the Black and White Ruffed Lemurs.

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo Trip 4' Photographed by Karen Robinson January 2019 Comments - Hubby and I decided to spend another day at the Zoo, this time concentrating on photographing the Sumatran Tiger.

Kinglake West, Victoria – Australia ‘Masons Falls’ Photographed by Karen Robinson August 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Olinda, Victoria – Australia. Cloudehill Gardens Photographed by ©Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com Feb 2017.

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo - Day 1' Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2018 Comments - We just became members of The Royal Melbourne Zoo and this was our first visit for decades, and how it has changed. Hubby and I spent just a couple of hours there with the intent to come back many other times during next year. Photograph featuring tall, elegant giraffes - black and white photograph version

Acheron, Victoria - Australia 'Goulburn River' Photographed by Karen Robinson October 2019 Comments - A day out so hubby could get some fishing in while I took some photographs around the river.

Sunbury, Victoria - Australia 'Spavin Drive Lake & Jacksons Creek' Photographed by Karen Robinson Nov 2018 Comments - A couple of hours spent photographing local bird wildlife. Photograph featuring Australian White Ibis.

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo Trip 6' Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2019 Comments - Hubby and I decided to spend another day at the Zoo, this time concentrating on photographing Native Australian tropical and subtropical Butterflies in the Zoo's magnificent tropical glasshouse.

Port Fairy, Victoria - Australia 'Griffiths Island' Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - Our time at Port Fairy was spent walking around Griffiths Island which is part of the Port Fairy Coastal Reserve. We experienced: picturesque beach scences; sighted the Port Fairy Lighthouse; wide ocean views; natural vegetation where we spotted playful small wallabies; coastal waterbirds; and lots of fresh air!

Port Fairy, Victoria – Australia ‘Griffiths Island’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018 – Black and White Photograph Wetlands

Elsternwick, Victoria - Australia_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_ 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 lady statue in Conservatory – Black and White Photograph.

Craigieburn, Victoria - Australia 'Car, Truck and Bike Show' Photographed by Karen Robinson Feb 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments: The Craigieburn Camera Club organised an outing to this event to give club members an opportunity to photograph an array of vehicles at Craigieburn Central. Jess - the model came dressed in her best Rockabilly gear to pose for the club with the cars, bikes and truck.

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 2018

Glenrowan, Victoria – Australia ‘Local Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2018

Bonnie Doon, Victoria - Australia 'Lake Eildon Region' Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2019 Comments: Lakeside views across Lake Eildon towards Mount Bulla.

Bruthen, Victoria - Australia 'Wards Road Region' Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2018 Comments - Early morning drive along Wards Road, a back road that winds through beautiful local farming properties. Photograph transformed into a black and white.

Melbourne, Victoria - Australia 'Hunt 'n' Shoot with CCClub in at Federation Square' Photographed by Karen Robinson February 2019 Comments: Our task as club photographers was to work with a theme being to find a shot with music, reflections, people, angles and movement.

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

Kilcunda, Victoria – Australia ‘Bass Coast’

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

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

Lerderderg, Victoria – Australia ‘Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area – Lerderderg State Forest’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – Feb 2017

Miners Rest, Victoria - Australia 'Full Flight Birds of Prey' Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 NB. All images are protected by copyright laws. Comments - A day with the Craigieburn Camera Club Photography members - visiting and photographing amazing flight displays with stunning Australian raptors and owls - Brown Goshawk

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Brown Goshawk

Milawa, Victoria – Australia ‘King Valley Balloon Festival Sunrise’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2018

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Barking Owl

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo Trip 5' Photographed by Karen Robinson January 2019 Comments - Hubby and I decided to spend another day at the Zoo, this time concentrating on photographing the Western Lowland Gorillas.

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo - Day 2' Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2018 Comments - Hubby and I decided to spend another day at the Zoo, this time concentrating on photographing the elephants.

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 2018

Lerderderg, Victoria – Australia ‘Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area – Lerderderg State Forest’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com – Feb 2017

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

Barwon Heads, Victoria - Australia 'Sunrise at the Beachfront' Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2019 Comments - A beautiful morning with hubby visiting the area of Barwon Heads and some surrounding areas photographing the sunrise, the ocean beach and local native birdlife. Photograph featuring Sunrise at Barwon Heads

Bruthen, Victoria – Australia ‘Farmland’_Photographed by ©Karen Robinson_www.idoartkarenrobinson.com_April 2017. Comments: My husband, daughter and I spent some time at my husband’s brother’s farm where we got to reconnect with nature. The early mornings were particularly beautiful, especially how the rising sun light stretched out across and through the trees, leaving long casing shadows.

Eildon, Victoria - Australia 'Jerusalem Creek and Lake Eildon Region' Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2019 Comments: Rainy winter morning photographing Lake Eildon Region. Photograph featuring Jerusalem Creek area of Lake Eildon Region.

Comments: Yarra Glen Region, Victoria – Australia September 2018. The last day in September, a beautiful spring day, hubby and I decided to take a drive through the Yarra Glen Region. At this time of the year the valleys and hillsides are lush green. Vineyards feature widely throughout the region alongside of pastures where cattle happily grazed under the warm sunshine. Grey clouds gathered up along the mountains ranges as the day drifted towards its end. A beautiful spring day we so much enjoyed – a good to be alive day! NB: All images are protected by copyright laws Photographed by Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

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

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

Seymour, Victoria – Australia ‘Goulburn River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jun 2018

Porcupine Flat, Victoria – Australia ‘Dredge and Dragline Historical Site’ Photographed by Karen Robinson July 2018

Gooram, 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 aging lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our soul. s… http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Portsea, Victoria - Australia 'Portsea Front Beach - Peninsula Views' Photographed by Karen Robinson August 2019. Comments: Photograph featuring Portsea Pier.

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Brown Goshawk

Parkville, Victoria - Australia 'Melbourne Zoo Trip 3' Photographed by Karen Robinson January 2019 Comments - Hubby and I decided to spend another day at the Zoo, this time concentrating on photographing the Sumatran Orang-utans.

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

Ballarat, Victoria - Australia 'Stairs Photo Set' Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2019 Comments - During our visit to all the different locations of the Ballarat's 'International Foto Biennal' I decided to take some photographs of stair- wells featured within some of Ballart's historical buildings. We had to climb most of them! Photograph featuring Ballarat's Regent Cinemas stair well.

Nulla Vale, Victoria – Australia ‘Large Boulder Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

Healesville, Victoria – Australia ‘Healesville Sanctuary – Visit No.1’ Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2018

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Wedged Tailed Eagle

Melbourne, Victoria - Australia "Docklands Waterfront" Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 17, 2017. Comments: Out-and-about early Sunday morning photographing scenes around the Yarra River Harbour water's edge at Docklands.

Melbourne, Victoria – Australia “Docklands Waterfront” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com December 17, 2017. Comments: Out-and-about early Sunday morning photographing scenes around the Yarra River Harbour water’s edge at Docklands.

Thornton, Victoria – Australia ‘Goulburn River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018

St. Kilda, Victoria - Australia 'Port Phillip Bay St. Kilda Pier' Photographed by Karen Robinson September 2019 Comments - Beautiful morning and evening at St. Kilda Pier. Evening session with members of the Craigieburn Camera Club.

Australia 'ANZAC Day Ceremony Services' Photographed by Karen Robinson Comments - Representing Craigieburn Camera Club, Karen Robinson as one of the photographers at the event.

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 aging lungs; the whole experience rejuvenating our soul. s… http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Kestrel

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

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

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

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

Kinglake West, Victoria – Australia ‘Masons Falls’ Photographed by Karen Robinson August 2018

Seaview Region, Melbourne - Australia "Grand Ridge Road Region" Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 17, 2017. NB: Day trip with hubby to visit this beautiful region at its best when all is green before the summer turns it brown.

Seaview Region, Melbourne – Australia “Grand Ridge Road Region” Photographed by Karen Robinson NB Copyright Protected_ http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com October 17, 2017. NB: Day trip with hubby to visit this beautiful region at its best when all is green before the summer turns it brown.

Nulla Vale, Victoria - Australia 'Lancefield-Pylong Road Granite Boulders' Photographed by Karen Robinson January 2020 Comments - Australian Gums Trees growing around and upon huge granite boulders.

Craigieburn, Victoria – Australia ‘Car, Truck and Bike Show’ Feb 2018

Mount Macedon – Victoria – Australia ‘Rainy Day Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

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

Miners Rest, Victoria – Australia ‘Full Flight Birds of Prey’ Photographed by Karen Robinson April 2018 – Whistling Kite

East Warburton, Victoria - Australia 'Redwood Forest and Cement Creek East Branch' Photographed by Karen Robinson December 2018 Comments: Wonderful stroll through the forest with a bonus finding the creek surrounded by lush green vegetation. Photograph featuring Redwood Forest edge with morning sunlight streaming through the branches of the trees - monochrome style.

Docklands Melbourne, Victoria – Australia ‘Craigieburn Camera Club Night Photography’ Photographed by Karen Robinson May 2018

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