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Sunday, March 12, 2017
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Having a Whale of a Time
I'm not really putting much thought into these titles am I?
We bought the boat towards the end of last year. I've written about how it helps you to escape the Pilbara Summer and some of our other adventures on the boat. But finally, I managed to go out on the boat to see the whales.
The water is teaming with them at this time of year. It's almost like you can't go out and NOT see any whales.
But talk about precarious situations. Our boat is five meters - so not that big. And I had a two month baby in my arms the whole time. A two month old baby, trying to keep him calm while taking photos of whales with my zoom - meaning you have to keep the camera REALLY still when zoomed - while on a rocking boat. Yeah, it didn't work PARTICULARLY well, but still managed to snap a few.
I ended up using the shutter priority and really ramping it up to about 5000 or so to try and freeze the motion of the whales. The tricky part was getting them in focus. I had the auto focus on which really helped but was not perfect. It got tricky-er when I realised that my replacement camera, the 70D, can film so I decided to try for some footage as well, but needed to turn the autofocus off for that because it kept shifting between the boat, the whales and the water. All in all it was quite ticky, but managed to snap a few. If only we could get a bit closer or I had a bigger zoom...and the baby was old enough to sit on his own. Next time I go out, I'll go out with grandparents who I'm sure wouldn't mind holding bubba for me...
Another example of when a zoom lens REALLY comes in handy...
We bought the boat towards the end of last year. I've written about how it helps you to escape the Pilbara Summer and some of our other adventures on the boat. But finally, I managed to go out on the boat to see the whales.
The water is teaming with them at this time of year. It's almost like you can't go out and NOT see any whales.
But talk about precarious situations. Our boat is five meters - so not that big. And I had a two month baby in my arms the whole time. A two month old baby, trying to keep him calm while taking photos of whales with my zoom - meaning you have to keep the camera REALLY still when zoomed - while on a rocking boat. Yeah, it didn't work PARTICULARLY well, but still managed to snap a few.
I ended up using the shutter priority and really ramping it up to about 5000 or so to try and freeze the motion of the whales. The tricky part was getting them in focus. I had the auto focus on which really helped but was not perfect. It got tricky-er when I realised that my replacement camera, the 70D, can film so I decided to try for some footage as well, but needed to turn the autofocus off for that because it kept shifting between the boat, the whales and the water. All in all it was quite ticky, but managed to snap a few. If only we could get a bit closer or I had a bigger zoom...and the baby was old enough to sit on his own. Next time I go out, I'll go out with grandparents who I'm sure wouldn't mind holding bubba for me...
Another example of when a zoom lens REALLY comes in handy...
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Springtime Swimming
The first beach trip with bubba was an enormous success. The water was beautiful, the weather perfect.
There is a cove at Point Samson called Honeymoon Cove. It's only a small beach, but one of the best places to go swimming in the area. I took my sister in law there, with bubba, and how great is it to just chill out on the beach?
In truth, this picture could have been taken anywhere, but I love how it has the traditional beach colours - similar to Eco Beach last year.
It's a memory - of the perfect beach day - of sun, sand and swimming.
There is a cove at Point Samson called Honeymoon Cove. It's only a small beach, but one of the best places to go swimming in the area. I took my sister in law there, with bubba, and how great is it to just chill out on the beach?
In truth, this picture could have been taken anywhere, but I love how it has the traditional beach colours - similar to Eco Beach last year.
It's a memory - of the perfect beach day - of sun, sand and swimming.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Lovey Dovey
Yes I know it's a cheesy title.
But while I was having fun taking photos of finches, these doves kind of stole the show. They were pretty adorable sitting in the branches, and even though it was approaching the middle of the day, the sun filtering through the yellow and green leaves made for some beautiful golden light underneath the shady tree.
These guys were preening each other, just chilling in the shade. I love springtime. It's important to recognise that even in the Pilbara, where springtime marks the end of the cool weather and warmer temperatures returning, it also is the time for love and new life.
But while I was having fun taking photos of finches, these doves kind of stole the show. They were pretty adorable sitting in the branches, and even though it was approaching the middle of the day, the sun filtering through the yellow and green leaves made for some beautiful golden light underneath the shady tree.
These guys were preening each other, just chilling in the shade. I love springtime. It's important to recognise that even in the Pilbara, where springtime marks the end of the cool weather and warmer temperatures returning, it also is the time for love and new life.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Birds of a Feather...
There are some things that I would love to have photos of but don't - simply because I don't have a huge zoom lens and I always manage to scare things away. And I'm not the world's most patient person so I very rarely will wait for something to come by.
Finches are one of these things. (FYI they are pretty much all birds of some kind - budgies, jabiru, bee eater...you get the picture). You get flocks of them around the Pilbara - more of that stunning wildlife that you can't understand how it flourishes - but they don't hang around for long. I did manage to snap a few last year while camping in Exmouth but in typical me style, I wasn't real happy with them and I couldn't get close enough to them.
So after the adventure with the Brolgas, my sister in law and I headed into Cossack to sample the coffee at the coffee shop (although it was over 30 degrees, so I actually had an iced coffee...). There is a gorgeous setting in this little cafe - it's set up under a big tree, not sure what kind but any kind that provides shade you can sit under in the Pilbara is big. It was around 10:30am in the morning. Cossack is so peaceful.
We ordered our drinks and went outside and sat down. I noticed a grey nomad with his camera out taking pictures of the branches and thought this could be interesting.
While sitting there we noticed that this grand tree was full of finches building nests. Like FULL of finches. Right above us. I counted at least four nests that I could see. Needless to say that I grabbed my camera and started snapping away. I took 100 photos. Finally, the perfect opportunity for finch photos had come!
The only downer was the midgies - we got hammered. Was it worth it?
Finches are one of these things. (FYI they are pretty much all birds of some kind - budgies, jabiru, bee eater...you get the picture). You get flocks of them around the Pilbara - more of that stunning wildlife that you can't understand how it flourishes - but they don't hang around for long. I did manage to snap a few last year while camping in Exmouth but in typical me style, I wasn't real happy with them and I couldn't get close enough to them.So after the adventure with the Brolgas, my sister in law and I headed into Cossack to sample the coffee at the coffee shop (although it was over 30 degrees, so I actually had an iced coffee...). There is a gorgeous setting in this little cafe - it's set up under a big tree, not sure what kind but any kind that provides shade you can sit under in the Pilbara is big. It was around 10:30am in the morning. Cossack is so peaceful.
We ordered our drinks and went outside and sat down. I noticed a grey nomad with his camera out taking pictures of the branches and thought this could be interesting.
While sitting there we noticed that this grand tree was full of finches building nests. Like FULL of finches. Right above us. I counted at least four nests that I could see. Needless to say that I grabbed my camera and started snapping away. I took 100 photos. Finally, the perfect opportunity for finch photos had come!
The only downer was the midgies - we got hammered. Was it worth it?
Saturday, September 10, 2016
A Brolga Blessing
Yay! My first post after having bubs! It only took me two months...Taking photos with a little one, that are not of the little one is much harder than anticipated!
While on our trip around Australia, my husband managed to see some brolgas dancing in Kakadu National Park. I can't remember why I wasn't there - but I wasn't. I missed out and so did my camera.
So I was thrilled when my sister in law and I stumbled upon a pair of brolgas near Cossack. They weren't dancing but they were terrific to see!
The Pilbara never ceases to amaze me with the shear amount of wildlife that is here - the birds, the lizards, the skippies...it's incredible that such arid land can support such a range of flora and fauna.
It's not a great photo - it's a bit boring composition, it's more of a snapshot really, but I was thankful to have my camera, and to have my zoom lens on my camera.
While on our trip around Australia, my husband managed to see some brolgas dancing in Kakadu National Park. I can't remember why I wasn't there - but I wasn't. I missed out and so did my camera.
So I was thrilled when my sister in law and I stumbled upon a pair of brolgas near Cossack. They weren't dancing but they were terrific to see!
The Pilbara never ceases to amaze me with the shear amount of wildlife that is here - the birds, the lizards, the skippies...it's incredible that such arid land can support such a range of flora and fauna.
It's not a great photo - it's a bit boring composition, it's more of a snapshot really, but I was thankful to have my camera, and to have my zoom lens on my camera.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
So graceful but so noisy!
It's no secret that for as long as I can remember my favourite birds have been black swans. A year ago I was thrilled to be able to capture them with my camera on the Fortescue. This year I had the opportunity again.
The funny thing about swans though, is that they are so beautiful and graceful. They appear pristine and aloof on the water. And then they make a noise that makes you jump and go, really? Something so hideous from the beak of something so beautiful?
I for one am grateful for this noise though. Our last camping trip down the Fortescue, I heard these swans before I saw them. I actually went looking for them. I walked up the riverbed, seven and a half months pregnant, just to see if I could spot the swans.
Fortescue did not disappoint. It's ironic that we have named this pool Pelican Pool. There sure were a lot of swans there that morning.
I didn't get too close. Luckily I had stuck with the 18-200mm lens so had a fairly decent zoom. But as mentioned in a previous post, the mornings on the Fortescue are spectacular and I wanted to share this one photo with you.
It's a reflection of a natural circle, created by the tree and the shadows in the rock face. I waited for the swans to swim into the circle before taking a photo. It's one of my favourite reflection photos.
The funny thing about swans though, is that they are so beautiful and graceful. They appear pristine and aloof on the water. And then they make a noise that makes you jump and go, really? Something so hideous from the beak of something so beautiful?
I for one am grateful for this noise though. Our last camping trip down the Fortescue, I heard these swans before I saw them. I actually went looking for them. I walked up the riverbed, seven and a half months pregnant, just to see if I could spot the swans.
Fortescue did not disappoint. It's ironic that we have named this pool Pelican Pool. There sure were a lot of swans there that morning.
I didn't get too close. Luckily I had stuck with the 18-200mm lens so had a fairly decent zoom. But as mentioned in a previous post, the mornings on the Fortescue are spectacular and I wanted to share this one photo with you.
It's a reflection of a natural circle, created by the tree and the shadows in the rock face. I waited for the swans to swim into the circle before taking a photo. It's one of my favourite reflection photos.
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