There are so many things on at this time of year. Autumn really is the BEST time. I love it. It’s my favourite season and it’s definitely a great season here in the Dandenong Ranges. Even when it’s been dry for as long as it has and we’ve had to get water trucked in. Would…
Author: Kathie Thomas
2018 Dandenong Ranges Calendar now available
I have a small supply of these calendars left in stock. Out for half price! $10 pick up or $12 posted. Click on the image to order yours today.
2018 Calendar orders open
I can’t believe that 2017 has just over 3 months to go! Where has that time gone? It kind of crept up on me but I now have my act together and the 2018 calendar is at the printers right at this very moment. Each image is on an A4 landscape page with a boxed…
Amazing discovery – 4 winged duck!
I made an amazing discovery yesterday! Who would have guessed I’d make such a discovery and get a shot of it too? It’s true! I was at Birdsland Reserve yesterday morning, one of my favourite haunts for bird life and landscape views and I saw some ducks take off from the second lake. I’ve been…
New Year, new things
Been awhile since I’ve written a post here but that’s because I’ve been busy elsewhere. I’m slowly building a following at Instagram and also have another website dedicated to garden photography. Growing the stock library there does take some time to do but it’s getting there. And I also have an Instagram account for that…
Visiting the park
Love visiting Birdsland Reserve (formerly Birds Paddock) and my husband and I went for an afternoon walk this week. I usually do early morning walks but it’s nice to do so at a different time of the day sometimes. Save
2017 Calendar ready for orders
I’ve received the advance proof of next year’s calendar in the post today. It’s looking good! And the images are all ones that readers have chosen to be in the calendar. Cost of calendar is $19.95 plus postage. Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the rest of the world – happy to post copies wherever. Copies…
Photography and Social Media tips
I’ve been a blogger for many years, since 2005 in fact, and own a few blogs on various topics. Firm believer that you should keep your blog focused on one topic – although you may have many categories under that one topic. In this case, this blog relates to photography and the categories relate to…
Native garden in Monbulk
I recently had the privilege of photographing a garden in Monbulk. I’d been to visit it a few times in the past and I was amazed at how much it had grown. Just under two years of age, there are many bushes there of a mature size. The owner, Shirley, started the garden after she…
Autumn garden photography
Do you live in or near the Dandenong ranges? Autumn is my favourite season – still some warmth in the day, cooler nights, and with it changing colours in our trees and gardens. Truly a paradise in this area and I love it. I am building a garden (botanic) portfolio and I invite you to…
Sunrise over Mt Dandenong
I was photographing an event one morning this week and when I looked out the window the sun was just peeking over the distant hills. I love the hint of rays in the shot too. This is looking toward Mt Dandenong, Victoria. The quote is something the guest speaker said that morning and I figured…
Australasian Darter Birds
I really enjoy walking at Birdsland Reserve, in Belgrave. Always something to see, no matter the time of day. I’m usually there as the sun is rising and hits the lakes, roughly about 40mins after official sunrise. Lots of birdlife, beautiful lakes and bush life. Occasionally a kangaroo, haven’t yet seen an echidna yet. One…