Red-backed fairywren
Pic of the Day – Red-backed Fairywren
The venerable Red-backed Fairywren, a common bird around eastern and northern Australia. It has been a long time between updates on this website, life has a habit of getting in…
Striated pardalote
Pic of the Day – Striated pardalote
A trip to Eagleby Wetlands today yielded one of the pardalote family of birds. I went back a couple of times, and this little fellow was there both times. The striated…
Forest kingfisher at Eagleby Wetlands
Pic of the Day – Forest kingfisher
Another birding day today. I am pleased to add to my collection this bird which has lovely colors. My collection stands at 25. The forest kingfisher (Todiramphus macleayii), also known as the Macleay's or blue…
Brahminy kite at Oxley Creek Common.
Pic of the Day – Brahminy kite
Morning walk at Oxley Creek Common, not much in the way of bird activity, but did manage to capture a new bird for my collection. The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), formerly known…
Olive-Backed Oriole
Olive-Backed Oriole
It's been a while since I have gotten active with my camera. Now that the home reno is done, Covid and the lockdowns are hopefully going away I'll be able…
Camera News
Fujifilm Dynamic Range Explained
Pal2tech made an excellent video explaining how Fujifilm Dynamic Range options work, and when best to use them. Also, the pros and cons, cause like with everything in life there…
Kissing Point Fortification
Fujifilm Simulation KODAK TRI-X 400
When I was on vacation up in Townsville a few months ago I decided to try out some film simulations. Below is few examples of the KODAK TRI-X 400. Surprisingly…
Vincent & Catherine at the entrance to Carnarvon Gorge.
Holiday 2020 – Carnarvon Gorge
Some pics from our time in Carnarvon Gorge, which is located about 720km north west of Brisbane. Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly colored side gorges, diverse flora and…
Camera News image
Deep Dive into Fujifilms Film Simulations
Fujifilm film simulations is one of the features that attracted me to the camera system last year. Here is a very in-depth article about everything you wanted to know about…
Mango Man on the Bruce Highway north of Townsville
Pic of the Day – Mango Man
Mango Man on the Bruce Highway north of Townsville
Glenmorgan
Holiday – Brisbane to Surat
Part one With a 5 hour drive ahead if us, we set off from Brisbane at 8.30am, hoping to get to our destination by 2pm Google says allow about 5…