Philip Greenwood Photography, Australian Landscape photographic prints

The Pinnacles, Phillip Island Cape Woolamai

Philip — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:25:04 +0000

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 type of shot with a big sky. Conditions were good but the sky was impressive for only a short time. I will work with the remaining images next week and eventually settle on a few for the production line and online shop.

Thanks to Marshall and Luie for accompanying me on the dark trip back after sunset.

Just like Ken Duncan only less expensive

Philip — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:00:57 +0000

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 loved, it is marketing and promotion that has driven that notoriety.
Pricing photographic images as increasing limited edition is a stroke of marketing genius making everyone in the food chain extremely happy. Not so the customer however.
By assuming an increase in price every time an image is sold, a guarantee almost of investment potential seems assured. I assert that investment in any art form is a long term affair and one that the artist should not be interfering with.
The pricing of my work is based on open edition, high quality reproduction, and a margin over output cost. Crazy for me in some ways but in the long run I am happy seeing the work hang on thousands of walls. Any artist strives for acceptance and ultimately to have their images hung and displayed.
This also suits the customer looking for a photographic print to own and decorate with. It seems I am against the approach that suggests the wealthiest get the best in what looks like an artificial product constraint.
Anyway thanks for the compliment as I understand it to be, I am in no way like Ken Duncan in most ways however.

2010 Calendar now available

Philip — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:52:54 +0000

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.

Cussonia spicata

Philip — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:25:52 +0000

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.

Heritage trees in Melbourne

Philip — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:29:10 +0000

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

Bristle tipped Oak

Totaro

Cussonia spicata

River Red Gum in Epping

Philip — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:02:48 +0000

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.

Police clamp down on tall photographers

Philip — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:21:37 +0000

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 that the breakdown in trust and cooperation with the Police warned of in respect of demonstrations could soon transfer to photography too.

File downloads now online

Philip — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:32:55 +0000

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 look now and check back later for additional images.

Tynwald, Willow Bend Estate, New Norfolk

Philip — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 23:28:32 +0000

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 John and Martha Terry as a celebration of success in the flour milling industry. Much of its Victorian charm comes from a later owner the politician William Moore in the 1890’s. He added the central tower, the lacework verandas and wide bay windows over-looking the views and garden.”

Had to take some shots of the place and post here.

The Gingerbread House

Philip — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:15:03 +0000

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.