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Photography

Light Years by Camberwell Camera Club: Part Four

This is the final (for the moment) of our showcasing of some of the posters created by the Camberwell Camera Club for their exhibition titled "Light Years" held earlier this year.

Photography

Light Years by Camberwell Camera Club: Part Three

The third and penultimate post showcasing the work of photographers from the Camberwell Camera Club Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) who held an exhibition earlier this year titled "Light Years".

Photography

Light Years by Camberwell Camera Club: Part Two

Today we continue to look at and appreciative the remarkable posters created by photographers from the Camberwell Camera Club Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) who held an exhibition earlier this year titled "Light Years".

Neighbourhoods

Arts Precinct - Bayside 2023

The annual Open Day of the Advantage Road Arts Precinct In Highett, Melbourne was held in the middle of October, 2023. Fabulous art works by Kate Sellars-Jones and Robyn Hayes amongst others on display.

Sculpture

Ola Cohn

Sometimes I am alerted to an image from the past which is worth its weight in marble or bronze, or whatever medium the artist was working in. Read on...

Nature

French Island – a unique experience!

Today we take a day trip to French Island, Victoria, where the highlight was the wonderful sightings of a number of Koalas!

Photography

Maits Rest - Otway Ranges

Maits Rest is a stunning, yet easy 30-minute loop walk through one of the few patches of temperate rainforest within the Otway Ranges not far from Apollo Bay. Authors own photo.

Photography

The Great Ocean Road

Cavernous caves formed along the Great Ocean Road in the soft rock and eventually became majestic arches framing the sea. The surf and storms were relentless and eventually, the arches collapsed to make the towering stacks we see today soaring up to 45 meters in height.

Performing Arts

Dragons in Bendigo!

Bendigo, in Victoria, has both the oldest, and the longest, Chinese parade dragons in the world. Anne shares with us her memories of the dragon being awakened to take part in the Easter Monday Parade. Image: pinterest.au

Seascapes

Sandy Shapes on the Shores

I love the constantly "changing patterns in the sand" so I thought I would share some images and some ‘sandastic’ facts about sand.

Landscapes

Colin Morris takes us to the Pink Cliffs of Heathcote, Victoria

Melbourne photographer Colin Morris takes us to the "Pink Cliffs Geological Reserve" in Heathcote, Victoria. And once more we are inspired by Colin's photography and the beautiful landscape of Victoria.

Celebration

Melbourne Cup - Hats are the Essential Accessory!

Melbourne Cup hats and fashion are the hallmark of Melbourne Spring Racing glamour. It would be a dream to wear a hat created by Rose Hunter who has won numerous awards over her career as a milliner which spans more than 40 years. Photo: Jane

Neighbourhoods

Arts Precinct - Bayside

Sharing the space of old industrial buildings is a thriving community of artists tucked away in individual studios. This hidden gem is located in Advantage Road, Highett - just a short walk from my home in Sandringham Victoria.

Mansion

Magnificent House Museums - The Johnston Collection

The Johnston Collection is located in a terrace house on a quiet suburban street in East Melbourne which was the final home to William Robert Johnston (1911-1986). Known as Fairhall, it’s a hidden little known treasure.

Exhibition

Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition

If you live in Melbourne, Victoria or are visiting please put in your diary that there is a Maritime Art Prize & Exhibition on at the Mission to Seafarers in Melbourne. Sydney artist Kevin McKay, a firm favourite of ours has a painting in the exhibition which is on from 30 Sep to 16 Oct.

Neighbourhoods

Coastal Capers

Last week my partner and I had a couple of days off and did some local travel launching from "Kilcunda" each day. Kilcunda is not far from Wonthaggi along the rugged coastline of Bass Strait – the stretch of water between mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Mansion

Magnificent Mansions – Rippon Lea

Rippon Lea is quite a gem, set within 14 acres of gardens and located 7kms from the Melbourne CBD. The architectural firm Read and Barnes, was appointed by Frederick Sargood to build the home.

Landscapes

Stepping through the landscape with Jenny Carrington

I want to introduce you to one of the most interesting, creative & versatile artists from Central Victoria - Jenny Carrington. We are going into the Australian bush with Jenny as she produces a landscape a day!!

Outback

Jane and Anne's Tour of Northern Victoria and SouthWest New South Wales

Jane & Anne are off on a trip to Broken Hill in SW New South Wales. We will keep you up to date with the sights & art that abounds in this area. Today Bendigo - learn how William Dexter from Melbourne in Derbyshire stood with the Bendigo diggers!

Nature

A Sandringham Sunset

It’s autumn in Australia and at Easter time in Melbourne its often cold, wet and winter. On Easter Saturday this year it was like a summer’s day with a magical sunset. Credit - Author's photo

Seascapes

Hover over Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia

Relax while you look out over Port Phillip Bay and marvel at the "Winhover" sculpture created by Lenton Parr.

Gardens

Blue Lotus Water Gardens

The Blue Lotus Water Gardens is nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Valley on the outskirts of Melbourne covering 14 acres with magnificent ponds and gardens features a range of waterlilies and lotus plants. (my own photo)

Celebration

Celebrating 100 years for Castlemaine artist Peggy Shaw

Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of Castlemaine (Central Victoria) artist Peggy Shaw. Peggy is a watercolourist painting specialising in flowers from wherever she can get them - the wild and in the garden.

Architecture

Victorian Desalination Project and Ecological Reserve

The Victorian Desalination Project (VDP) in southern Victoria includes one of the largest single ecological restoration projects undertaken in Victoria. The project was announced by the Victorian Government in June 2007 when Melbourne's water storage levels dropped to 28.4%. Photo my own.

Childrens Art

Loch Village - promoting inspirational art by local kids - Part 2

During Covid lockdowns, we discovered creative ways to do traditional things. During our recent trip to Loch Village, I was intrigued about the story behind the artwork in the main street. Photo my own