As you may have gathered in past posts, I am a keen gardener and for me, the mix of nature and gardens is just perfect. Last year I learnt about Edna Walling, who was a well known garden designer here in Australia during the 1920s-1940s but she was also a photographer and an author, writing…
Category: The Dandenongs
Beautiful sunrise
I attend a weekly business networking event at a local golf course in Rowville. The windows of the building look over the course and to the Dandenong Ranges and Mt Dandenong beyond. As it’s an early morning meeting we sometimes get to see a great sunrise. This morning was one of those.
2015 Dandenong Ranges Calendar now available
I have limited stock available for the 2015 Calendar for the Dandenong Ranges. Just received last week from the printer. A variety of images from around the Dandenong Ranges including Belgrave Heights (Birdsland), Menzies Creek, Sherbrook Forest, Emerald and Olinda. Available for $19.95AUD plus postage. Make great Christmas gifts or gifts to give to visitors…
In the likeness of Ansel Adams
Some of you may know that I’ve been doing a diploma course in photography. I’ve been learning about all sorts of genres and it has taken me out of my comfort zone, but that was to be expected. Some of it I’ve enjoyed more than other parts but, all the same, I’m getting through the…
Sunrise in Rowville
I attend weekly business breakfast meetings in Rowville each Thursday. The view from our breakfast room looks out over the golf course towards Mt Dandenong is around 57km (just over 35 miles). We get to watch the sunrise each morning – some are a non-event, some quite lovely. But this morning’s was nothing less than…
The sun and the moon
Have been taking interest in sunrise and sunset and the same for the moon – rising and setting. Here are some more images relating to these. Facing east from Belgrave-Hallam Road. Facing west around the same time. And a short time later facing East again And a couple of days later, the full moon setting…
Puffing Billy Race 2014
The race is on again! It was a cold and wet morning but fortunately not too heavy or too windy while we waited at Menzies Creek Station for the first runners to come through. Hubby and I were there approx 45 mins and there were a few others there too, rugged up to keep warm…
Purple (wild) flower at the park
I have no idea what this flower is, it is daisy-like. It was growing as a wild flower in the local park. Thought it really beautiful. Do you agree? If you know what it is, please do let me know too.
2014 Dandenong Ranges Calendar available
Well, it will be in a couple of weeks. Sneak preview below. The calendar will be available approx Mid October, perhaps sooner. Happy to take advance orders and will post as soon as it’s arrived. I was thrilled with the interest in my first one for 2013 and look forward to sharing it with many…
Birds in Motion
In the photography forums we talk about getting BIF images – Birds in Flight. It’s a challenge to all those who enjoy ‘birding’ (bird photography) and I certainly fit into that category. It is one of the most challenging but satisfying goals I know. Below are recent images taken at Birdsland Reserve over the past…
Winter visit to Cloudehill Gardens
I joined a group of photographers, through a meetup, to visit Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens on the weekend. There were around 40 of us in all, and we first listened to Jeremy, the owner of the gardens and then split up in different directions to take photos of the area. I always love visiting this…
The Puffing Billy
Some of you will know that I live not far from the Puffing Billy line. I love to go watch the train. My husband is a steam train enthusiast and while he admires their engineering and structure, and even the smell, I get to enjoy the visual from the rising steam and the train in…