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Photography

Includes images made by camera

India

Visions of India from the Monash Gallery of Art

Today a virtual tour from the Monash Gallery of Art (Melbourne) will take you to Visions of India: from the colonial to the contemporary. Photographs from the collection of "Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru", one of the most celebrated photographic collections in India.

Celebration

New Year's Eve 2021

Today as we prepare to usher in the New Year of 2022, we look at some of the spectacular firework displays from around the world in previous years. Image: The NY Times

Photography

Steve McCurry - The Beauty of Imperfection by Hannah Starman

The post today features an article by Hannah Starman where she interviews world famous photographer Steve McCurry whose iconic photograph of the Afghan girl with the piercing green eyes became the most recognised photographic portrait even taken.

Photography

Photography Award Winners 2021

During October 2021 we featured the finalists in both the BirdLife Australia Photography Awards and also the Wildlife Photo Competition. Today we congratulate winners for 2021 of both competitions.

Photography

The funny photography books of Clare Barnes Jnr.

Today we look at two books of animals and birds with funny captions, published by American advertising art director, Clarence Barnes Jnr, in 1949. Image: Julie's photo

Surrealism-Magic Realism

Slightly Whimsical and Definitely Quirky with Suellen Saidee Cook

You will be amazed and entertained by the whimsical and quirky images being created by Tasmanian Suellen Saidee Cook. Come with me to admire "The Gatherer's Daughter" and "Hotel California" and links to where you can peruse more brilliantly crafted images.

Photography

Pictures of Port Macquarie

Our young resident photographer recently visited Port Macquarie on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Today she shares some of her photos with us.

Nature

Through Edie's eyes

We are delighted to introduce you to possibly "our youngest contributor Edie, aged 12 from NSW". Edie is an aspiring artist especially in the field of anime and she would like to share some photos taken on her recent travels around NSW, Australia.

Photography

Comedy Wildlife Photo Finalists 2021

The finalists for the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have been unveiled, with 42 images in the running for the top prize.

Photography

Beth Moon: Portraits of Baobabs

We continue our posts on Baobab trees with images from the remarkable collection of photographer Beth Moon who has been on a mission for many, many years to capture in print the ancient trees of the world. Some of them are Baobabs which we feature today.

Photography

Jane Long: Fantasy photography

Today we look at the fascinating work of Jane Long, an Australian artist who uses photography and photomanipulation to create thought provoking images which combine personality and fantasy with reality. Image: janelongphotography.com.au

Photography

Bird dances to make you smile!

Today we look at some of the showy, but very funny, courtship rituals of a few birds, just to give you a smile. Image: BBC/YouTube.

Photography

Seeing History through Colour with Pam Morris

Following Julie's posts on "pottery & china ware" today you will see some amazing images taken by photographer Pam Morris to illustrate how the "different decades of the 20th Century are uniquely characterized by their distinctive colour palettes and decorative styles". Image credit: Pam Morris

Photography

Pam Morris - photographer in Covid Times: when the present meets the past

Melbourne photographer Pam Morris lets us into her home during "Covid Times" and reveals a startling outcome. Image credit: Pam Morris/spectralmodes.com

Photography

Images of Icelandic horses that will warm your heart

Gígja Einarsdóttir, an Icelandic Photographer was born and raised with Icelandic horses. Her beautiful images capture the strength, grace, and gentle nature of the animals. Image credit: Photographer Gígja Einarsdóttir

Photography

Every picture tells a story

The amazing image you will see and learn about in this post was taken by Melbourne photographer Pam Morris who recently won the Australian Institute of Professional Photography Silver Lining Award for 2021. Image credit: Mafia Briefcase swap? – Palermo Sicily 2020 by Pam Morris

Photography

The Setting Sun

Time to take time to stop. Time to take time to reflect. Photographer Colin Morris takes us with him to Anglesea off the coast of south-west Victoria to watch the setting sun. Image credit: Colin Morris

Photography

Octopus steals camera and ...

We showcase some amazing photographs but we have never showcased a photograph taken by an octopus!! Read the story here. Image credit: Gaetano Dario Gargiulo/news.scubatravel.co.uk

Photography

Featuring Colour

Caroline has been travelling the roads of Victoria and New South Wales and today reminds us the the importance of colour in our world. Some quotes from famous writers and artists endorses the significance of colour.

Photography

The Otway Ranges

The Otway Ranges, about 236 kms southwest of Melbourne can trace its heritage back millions of years to Gondrwana Land. This is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Australia. Two of our subscribers share a little of their time reflecting on the magnificence of the trees and plant life.

Nature

It's Snowing

Nothing beats the beauty of snow. "...It reaches to the fence, It wraps it, rail by rail, Till it is lost in fleeces; It flings a crystal veil..." (Emily Dickinson)

Photography

The beauty of the night sky

How many stars can you see at night? Do you ever look up to see? Come with us on a journey of the beautiful night skies around the world. Image: Shlomo Shalev, Unsplash.

Photography

The Narrative of Art Process with Kate Stewart

There is much more to an art work than a pretty picture. Melbourne Artist Kate Stewart shares the processes involved in producing one of her pieces and challenges the conventional definition of "what constitutes a painting".

Photography

Artistic Elements through the Eyes of Chris O'Brien: Illusion

In our last post in this current series on Chris O'Brien images from New York we are going to see some "illusions" as created intentionally or otherwise through the lens of a camera. Plus, of course, we get to appreciate the intrigue of New York City thanks to Chris.

Photography

Artistic Elements through the Eyes of Chris O'Brien: Line and Shape

Through some more Chris O'Brien images, today we examine the art elements of line and shape and the effects they have on a photographed scene. Enjoy some wonderful shots of New York City at the same time.