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Photography 2019 – Landscape: “Saint Andrews – Hillside Vineyards” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

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INTRODUCTION

I am not sure you could call this car trip a photography adventure!  The day was grey and overcast and I just couldn’t get inspired to truely look around me for photographic opportunities as we drove through Saint Andrews, Victoria – Australia.  Until we drove along Buttermans Track!  Here we discovered local vineyards stretching across hillsides and offering up a lush green feast for the eyes.  The sun was determined not to show its face and grey skies darken the overall scene.  It will have to be a location that hubby and I return to on a better day I feel.  So it meant we headed back home and on our way, a stop for coffee.  The grumpy me will stay home next time and only bring the inspired photographer me!

 

PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED

During this photography adventure – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS lens. Recently I had purchased a Right Angle L Plate Bracket for my camera so that I could turn it to do portraits or landscape photographs more easily which worked a treat.  I also purchased a BH-40 Ballhead for my tripod and once more, it made taking my photographs not just easier but much more enjoyable. I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.

 

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

On my return home, I downloaded all the photographs (which on this occasion was just a couple) into Adobe Lightroom Classic.  I developed a small selection (the one really) of photographs.  During the process of developing then I was able to see what I needed to address during my next photographic adventure.   Please find here above and below, the best of what I took during this photography adventure!

 

 

CONCLUSION

Being out-and-about experiencing the natural wonders of the world and the creatures it inhabits – really does rejuvenate the body and soul. But on this occasion, I would have been better off staying at home – I wasn’t myself! But Photography is just another way to improve one’s sense of wellbeing and at the same time – be creative!

Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – November 2019

 

 



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Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Yarra Glen Region” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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 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 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


INTRODUCTION


The last day of September on a beautiful spring day, hubby and I decided to take a drive through the Yarra Glen Region, Victoria – Australia for our next landscape photography adventure. At this time of the year, the valleys and hillsides are lush green and unlike during summer time where they will turn golden brown due to the hot dry weather conditions.  Vineyards feature widely throughout the region standing alongside of pastures where we found cattle happily grazing under the warm spring sunshine.  While we were there, dark ominous clouds progressively gathered up along the far distant mountain ranges as the day drifted towards its end.  We also discovered less travelled local roads where we found impressive panoramic views that had us gazing in awe at nature’s beauty!  


 


 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


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


 


 
 
 
  
 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 Photograph from Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 


 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 Photograph from Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
 
  
 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 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 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 
 
 
 
 


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


 


 
 
 
  
 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 Photograph from Karen Robinson http://www.idoartkarenrobinson.com 
 
 
  
  


 


 


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – October 2018


 




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


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Glenrowan Region” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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 Glenrowan, Victoria – Australia ‘Local Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson June 2018 – Smith’s Orchard Cherry Trees 
 
 
  
  


 


 


INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure was just part of a day visiting Glenrowan, Victoria – Australia. Hubby and I spotted a number of beautiful scenic spots within this region to stop and take photographs.  On the tail end of Autumn, cherry trees at Smith’s Orchard and grapevines at Morrison’s displayed glorious brightly coloured leaves. Local farming landscape scenes hidden away from mainstream roads revealed countryside enjoyed by local farmers and for those who adventure away from the usual beaten tourism track.


 


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


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


During this landscape photography exercise – I used a compact system camera, a Sony A7 Mark II – Full Frame with a Sony A FE24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS Lens. For all these photographs I used the camera mounted on a tripod with a remote timer.  I also used my Apple iPhone 8 Plus mobile phone for quick spontaneous photographs and gain GPS location readings.  NB: My camera remote decided to fail during this photography adventure which caused me some grieve in not being able to successfully use the ‘bracketing’ option on my camera.  Lesson…bring a spare camera remote!


 


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


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 


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


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


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


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all – © Karen Robinson – June 2018


 




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


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

							

		
		
	


				
					
	

		

						
Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Cheshunt – King River Region” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 
 
 
  
  


INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure was just part of one day visiting the region of Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia.  The area has many vineyards nestled in and around the edge of the mountain ranges and alongside of the King River.  Hubby did some fishing while I engaged myself in taking photographs of this beautiful part of Victoria.  The day was hot so pottering around alongside the water’s edge of the King River was cooling!


 
 
 
  
 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 
 
 
  
  


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


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


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


 
 
 
  
 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 
 
 
  
 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 . 
 
 
  
 
  
 Cheshunt, Victoria – Australia ‘King River near Hamiltons Bridge’ Photographed by Karen Robinson Jan 2018 
 
 
  
  


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all!


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


© Karen Robinson – April 2018


While you are here – please check outmy home page!  


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Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Taggety, Thornton, Molesworth and Highlands Regions” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure day didn’t quite turn out as we had hoped.  The plan was to travel to the region of Cathedral Range State Park (Taggety, Victoria – Australia} and do a number of walks, take great photos and then go home satisfied. The Cathedral Range is a spectacular seven kilometre ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. Well, we were a little ambitious – to say the least!  We knew the walks could be challenging, and especially for our age being that we are in our mid-sixties.  But somehow, in our minds, we thought we would be able to managed the walks and climbs at this location.  On our arrival early morning, and upon reading the signage about the said walks and trails, we came to realise that we were not ‘experienced advanced climbers’!  So no walking the trails for us and travelling along the dirt road, in the car, became the limit for us on this particular day.  I had to contend myself with just being able to take photographs of small portions of the region from the roadside instead of panorama versions others have been able to achieve.  Oh the joys of getting older! My hubby did get some fishing in at Thornton Goulburn River which made him happy.  And we drove through Molesworth, Buxton and the Highlands on our way back home which proved to be a very nice drive, also captured some worthy photographs as we went.  But it wasn’t our best photography adventure day, still we got out-and-about and that is always very good…


		
		


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


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


		
		


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


		
		


 
 
 
  
 Taggety, Victoria – Australia ‘Cathedral Range State Park Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Thornton, Victoria – Australia ‘Goulburn River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Highlands, Victoria – Australia ‘Farming Hillside Views’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Taggety, Victoria – Australia ‘Cathedral Range State Park Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Thornton, Victoria – Australia ‘Goulburn River’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Molesworth, Victoria – Australia ‘Farming Hillside Views’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Taggety, Victoria – Australia ‘Cathedral Range State Park Region’ Photographed by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


		
		


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all!




 


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


© Karen Robinson – April 2018


While you are here – please check out my home page!  


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Photography 2018 – Landscape: “Tabilk” Written and Photographed by Karen Robinson

			
						

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 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


 




 


 


INTRODUCTION


This photography adventure day involved my hubby and I joining the Craigieburn Camera Club on a lovely day trip to the historic Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands, Tabilk, Victoria – Australia. Its name Tabilk-tabilk ‘place of many waterholes’ in the language of the Daung-wurrung clans, the first people of Australia, is a historic family owned winery with the property consisting of 1,214 hectares of rich river flats and a frontage of 11kms to the Goulburn River and 8kms of permanent backwaters and creeks (Tahbilk 2018).  We managed to walk some of the Tahbilk Eco Trails visiting Landing 1 and 2 with a crossover on the Long Bridge which was ‘built from timer hewn on the Estate to replace a ford on the site soon after the Goulburn Weir was completed in 1889.  In 1996 it was completely rebuilt, again with time cut and milled on the property’ (Tahbilk 2018).  One of the areas I found great to photograph was inside the Tahbilk underground cellars. Following the stairs down into the original underground cellars built-in 1862 felt like stepping back in time!  Despite the greyness of the skies, I was able to take a range of good scenic photographs which made me happy…


 


 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT USED


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


 


 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


THE PHOTOGRAPHS


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


My favourite photograph of the trip is this particular one featured here below.  Taken in the Cellar Hall.  I was pleased I was able to work out the correct camera settings and also using my tripod in order to achieve this photograph below.


 


 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


 


 


It was a grey old day but here below the grey clouds help to highland the towering water tanks.


 


 
 
 
  
 Tabilk, Victoria – Australia ‘Tahbilk Winery and Wetlands’ Photographs by Karen Robinson March 2018 
 
 
  
  


 


 


 


CONCLUSION


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


Happy photography all!


 




 


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