Surprise Sunrise

Thought I'd head back to the spit where I was the other morning as I was not 100% satisfied with what I get at the time. I guess the point of this post is the show how diverse the conditions can be for a given location. Even after looking up tide and weather charts, I had the idea that I might be able to get a certain image. I had the image in my head all lined up and ready to fire. However, the sunrise turned out a lot different that I anticipated. In some ways, it made for  a cool shot with some nice colours. Although still not perfectly satisfied, I was able to adapt to the changing circumstances and still get a shot or two. Here's the before and after shots. I found it quite interesting how the two colours were reflected on the water in different ways.

And anothery for good measure...

Key Point: Even though pre-visualising a shot can be important and helpful, it is even more important to go with the flow and adapt to the circumstances. 

Enjoy. 

Point Walter

Here's my favourite shot from this mornings trip down to Point Walter. By chance, I happened upon another photographer this morning. I haven't really bumped into anybody in that context before, so it was rather unusual for me. 

I will have to make a second trip down for a sunrise soon as there is another little spot nearby which I would like to photograph.

Enjoy.

4 AM

Thinking that I'll probably be getting up for a few more sunrises over the next 12 months. It is a good feeling to have already been out and about by the time I get to work. Reasonably happy with a mornings labouring behind the camera.

Here's the results...

I always come away from shoots like this with the desire to work on better, more compelling compositions. Regardless, as mentioned I'm OK with what came of the morning.

Have a great day!

Decoy Sunrise

As a sequel to my previous post, I returned this morning to one of the more commonly photographed locations in Perth.

Although the sky didn't turn on anything special, it certainly feels good to be up early, out and about, and getting a sunrise. So, here's the result of a 4 AM start to a November day.

Plenty of things to get finished, so I must now shoot off.

Have a great day. 

Photographer in Focus

Local Perth photographer Dylan Fox has recently re-ignited a personal desire to capture the beautiful surrounds of our capital city. Hailing from rural areas, I am the first to admit that I find the concrete jungle a rather inhospitable, uninspiring photographic environment. With an ever-present camera and his trusty tripod, Dylan has already demonstrated that he is a well-capable photographer and doesn’t hesitate to voraciously seek out the beauty in life.

Some of my favourite shots from his collection

He is the image (so to speak) of a budding young photographer at the beginning of a highly decorated photographic career. The guy's got a lot going for him: great images (in colour, composition, and elegance), great marketing strategy, great direction, and plenty of years up his sleeve. He clearly has his financial head screwed on with his marketing emphasis and decision to complete business school. People-savvy, tech-wise, and money-smart would be just a few very apt descriptions for this boy from Perth. Sinking his teeth into the industry is paying profile-raising dividends for him with a variety of accolades and media articles already up his sleeve.

However, these things and the unfolding potential in his career are not what I find intrinsically inspiring about Dylan. Many people piss up their youth on nonsense and trivialities only to regret their rash behaviour once their opportunities have come and gone. To me, it appears that Dylan has possibly grasped something important: this life is here one moment, gone the next. Photography is undoubtedly a part of Dylan’s life that he values – it runs hot in his blood. From reading his personal reflections on various photographs, I know Dylan also – very importantly – enjoys the company of good friends and partaking in the lighter (unintended pun) things in life.

Yes, there are fleeting thoughts that I too could have followed an attractive career path such as this. Yes, when playing with our beautiful six-month old monster, I have the occasional twinge of jealousy at the flexibilities I was afforded at his age. Have I been one of the aforementioned rash individuals? No, I think not. However, I am glad to be inspired by individuals such as this. Specifically, I hope and aim to continually push my own boundaries in life rather than to sit back and ultimately languish in the sorrow of my own laziness. 

Back to Dylan. Without having actually purchased any of his prints, I would guess that they are high quality. Have a look at his website or blog and if you like his style, I'm sure he'd be happy for you to hit him up for an image. 

Have a good week!!