denise_savage

<p>The night sky in Perth (Western Australia) had a great glow on the clouds the other night. Had fun playing with night scenes, which I don't normally get to do. Too many kids to get to bed! From our backyard I got this.</p><div></div>

<p>second one . . . </p><div></div>

<p>Guus - nice. Great catch Bob - given the circumstances of the river. I have a couple to add to the thread. Both around the sea - on the west coast of Australia near where I live.</p><div></div>

<p>And no 2 . . . (both with a K20d)</p><div></div>

<p>It has been awhile since I posted - way too long - but here is a couple to throw into the mix.</p><div></div>

<p>Haven't been on here for awhile, but drop in every now and then. I am still encouraged by the shots everybody takes. Matt - I see you are in my city for a bit. Enjoy. Perth WA has a lot good little spots to exercise the camera. So has the state for that matter. I hope you enjoy time with the family. And I'm looking forward to seeing what you might happen to capture.</p>

<p>Second one - not quite kung-fu pandas, but they were still having a good fight! </p><div></div>

<p>I am in awe! What great images from folk - and nice k5 sales pitches too . . . well. Had a great misty morning so when I grabbed the bike, I took the camera too. (Been too long between play times)</p>

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<p>I'm sitting here on a day in the South West part of Australia while it's 37 degrees (98.5 F or something I think) and looking at all the photos of snow! Hmmm . . . . Sometimes even a picture can't help you imagine the cold - good as they all are. Matt I do like the glow stick in the pool! <br>

Just one to contribute this week. Grabbed it from the front garden one morning after we'd had the sprinkler system on. </p><div></div>

<p>Been awhile - life happens sometimes. Markus - I am hungry! Those apples are amazing. <br>

Caught this one at sunset out our front door. Cropped the top part. </p><div></div>

<p>Another - took the K20d for a night time walk around our area. Lots to experiment with.</p><div></div>

<p>Lots of wonderful visual images around Christmas. Definitely no snow here - temps are a little too high in the South West part of Australia. </p><div></div>

<p>One to add this week - our church recently had a combined service (lots of worshipping communities under our congregational umbrella came together) for the start of Advent. The children got to make some decorations to go on the tree. I got to play too - was nice to mix work and play!</p><div></div>

<p>Well it's got some blur to it! The next one is from the school yard today - a family of owls in residence for the day. The most photographed birds in the area! This one was with the point and shoot I carry - just in case . . . </p><div></div>

<p>Howard, Bob, Matt, Haig, and Anirban have all caught my eye this week. John - I do like the leaves too - the distinctness of them in amongst the similar colour has worked well. <br>

A couple of "freak" shots this week. The first one I don't know how I managed to get any of it in focus with the fast move of the three year old. She just kept coming in and I got it. </p><div></div>

<p>You guys have got some good stuff - I've been watching from the sidelines a bit over the last few weeks - and have continued to enjoy what you all bring. Haven't done much shooting in the last little while - need to do some more again. But there is one I'll add to this weeks thread. Couldn't resist this one from our front door.</p><div></div>

<p>Sunset . . . underexposed the shots to get a deeper colour to the end result. </p><div></div>

<p>Nice to see everyone's work - keep it up. Helps the rest of us to learn as we play with our toys. Haven't done too much with the camera of late, but we did hit a warm day - the kids made the most of it. We are ready for summer to arrive in the southern half of the globe. (Liked the snow on the Autumn leaves too by the way).<br>

Also grabbed an opportunity to shoot away at a potentially striking sunset.</p>

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<p>Patrick - I liked yesterday - made me laugh so much - and such a common expression in our house!<br>

Anirban - I like the perspective you capture of your part of the world - tells a story.<br>

Jemel - nice series. <br>

I like seeing what you each contribute. <br>

I have one, I don't think I still quite what I wanted, but it was bathroom heater lamps for lighting, with a cream coloured walls and tiles, so lighting was a challenge for this poor little brain. Our bathroom scales just shattered without any warning, and creaked and cracked away for ages. My husband wanted some pics. So I tried . . . </p>

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<p>Number 2 - the apprentices. I think they just liked pushing the buttons!</p><div></div>

<p>Nice work all. Lots of colour, and variety in subject matter. Travis I like your eye. Matt, Howard, Jemel and John, nice shots. I like that test dahlia too Michael. Justin - you have one amazing companion with Colvin! Ours is too old and arthritic to get in the car without some help.<br>

Took the kids and the camera for a bush walk across the road (love living where I am). A break in the cool wet weather, made for a good Sunday excursion. </p><div></div>

<p>DOH!! Brain has more than gone on holidays - we have a much needed two weeks off. Sorry Howard - I meant Dave - it must the "H" in the name - first or last. I still like what you post when you do Howard. </p>

 

<p>Matt, Howard and Frank - I like what you've got this week very much. But I'm afraid my favourites are the ones Travis has posted. <br>

I have one to add - playing with some of the settings on the K20D. Went black and white and infra-red digital filter.</p>

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<p>Found this little one sitting in my front yard. Michael E - I like your first one. My pic so far . . .</p>

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<p>Loving all the shots from this week - I think I'd have greater success in saying which ones aren't my favourite than those that are. <br>

Just one to add to this weeks thread. Caught my youngest just checking out her sisters' room.</p>

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