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The Pinnacles, Phillip Island Cape Woolamai
Posted on 24. Jan, 2010 by Philip.
Last weeks shoot.
I would never have believed that there such a dramatic landscape so close the Melbourne. I had visited some 20 years ago but had forgotten this location.
After two trips down the coastal track on mountain bikes I had around 300 frames to edit. Shot for HDR conversion I was attempting the “big” seascape [...]
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Just like Ken Duncan only less expensive
Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Philip.
During a recent phone call from a client ordering a photograph I heard this comment, “you are just like Ken Duncan, only less expensive”. Not sure I appreciate that or not. I think the name Ken Duncan has become a generic recognisable name for Australian landscape photography. While Ken’s work is well known and much [...]
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2010 Calendar now available
Posted on 09. Dec, 2009 by Philip.
A series of 13 10×8 inch color plates of interesting, rare and heritage listed trees from around Melbourne.
Available for purchase online now in the shop. $28 plus postage.
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Cussonia spicata
Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by Philip.
A very odd, rare tree in Caulfield Park, Caulfield.
This one is an the Significant trees list because of it’s rarity and age. Cussonia spicata (Cabbage Tree) Cnr Inkerman and Hawthorn Rd.
I am testing this as an A2 Panoramic print.
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Heritage trees in Melbourne
Posted on 05. Dec, 2009 by Philip.
We shot a number of trees that are on the list as significant trees in Melbourne. These are protected trees and of importance for rarity, age and historical reference.
I will post others and give correct the names as I get the selections from the Arborist at Tree Logic.
Have a look in the shop under Trees
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River Red Gum in Epping
Posted on 21. Jul, 2009 by Philip.
This set of two images of an ancient River Red in Epping have been modified slightly and are now available as a large format prints. Fantastic late afternoon light on the gnarled branches that twisted and turned all the way to the ground.
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Police clamp down on tall photographers
Posted on 20. Jul, 2009 by Philip.
Kent Police set a new legal precedent last week, as they arrested a photographer on the unusual grounds of “being too tall”.
This follows a year of increasingly unhappy incidents, in which continued reassurances from on high appear to have had little impact on how Police Forces deal with photographers – and reinforces a growing concern [...]
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File downloads now online
Posted on 13. Feb, 2009 by Philip.
Well I had a go at the image library thing with limited success, now I am doing it online myself.
A small selection of images are available for download for repro purposes in the online shop starting at $50. This is in a testing phase at the moment but everything looks operational at this stage.
Have a [...]
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Tynwald, Willow Bend Estate, New Norfolk
Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by Philip.
Thanks again to Gary and Pat from Willow Bend Estate ‘Tynwald’ who looked after Luie and I on the last night of our trip. This is a great place to stay or just book a meal in the restaurant.
To quote their information, “Tynwald sits on 40 riverfront acres, and was built early in 1830 by [...]
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The Gingerbread House
Posted on 06. Feb, 2009 by Philip.
Thanks to the guys at Hawley’s Gingerbread House in Devonport who looked after us while the ferry was delayed. Interesting chat about the state of Tasmanian economic and environmental affairs. More about Hawley’s here.
If you are in Devonport drop in for a coffee.
