Big Announcement: I'm going on a walkabout.

The past nine months have been a lesson in learning patience and flexibility. I don't like it when I am not in control of my situation or what happens to my family. Many times blessings come to us in hidden form; and sometimes in the most least expected ways.

Recently my partner and I were hit with a curve ball when it became apparent that his film work, due to the current state of his industry, was going to take us overseas to a country neither of us have ever been to. Now, we find ourselves frantically preparing for his departure as well as mine which will follow in a couple months. This isn't a permanent visit (this go around anyway), but our entire family will be immersed in Australian culture and daily life through mid fall.

While I struggle with my feelings about this current set of circumstances, part of me is excited. From the Blue Mountains and The Three Sisters, to the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, Australia will be the country where I learn to accept what I cannot change. As Confucious said, "The grass must bend, when the wind blows across it."

So, I find myself now FINALLY purchasing a proper new dslr camera specifically for my trip. For those of you that have been following my photography, you will know that this is a huge step for me towards shifting my focus of work from metal to being behind the lens. I am thrilled about the photographic opportunities that will present themselves to me in Australia.

I am only hoping that I will be able to live up to the incredible subject matter and do it justice.

Please be sure to check back as I will be blogging about my experiences in New South Wales, Australia.

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Santa Monica Pier - Photo Shoot and Camera Obscura Excursion

I  went on my first official photo shoot of February with "photographer friend" this week. We had a fantastic trip to the Santa Monica Pier that began with an impromptu visit to Camera Obscura.

 

"Pin Hole" in the ceiling -- mirror and lense is outside on the roof.

360 degrees rotated by turning a wooden wheel.

 

Image being reflected onto the white table.

 After our visit to the camera obscura photographer friend and I trekked on over to the Santa Monica Pier before everything opened. We had a lovely time and got some nice photos.

old man and his bicycle

 

Pacific Park food court

Carousel

Roller Coaster and Ferris Wheel

For more images from this photo shoot click here.

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Leo Carillo 2/14 Photo Shoot

February has been full of opportunities to photograph interesting subject matter and landscapes. I am continuing to shoot while trying to figure out what my next assignment will be -- though I am leaning towards shooting motorized vehicles as subject matter.


Another trip to Leo Carillo State Beach yielded some interesting photos:

Cormorants Sunning

 

Life Guard Tower at Sunset

Setting Sun

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