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View last night from the office, looking over Fellows Oval towards Telstra tower, Canberra, Australia.
This is the final product of many dozens of test panoramas. Finding a dramatic sunset and catching it in a pleasing composition was the aim. On close inspection I can see a number of areas I could improve, one thing was that I did not set the focus off automatic, and some of the closer objects went out of focus as I went round for the panorama. I have managed to incorporate manual focus in more recent images.
I love the idea of the underdog winning against a strong adversary, even if that foe is only beaten with a strength in numbers. Noisy Miners are my favourite bird for this exact character.
Pic from 3 years ago, Steve Vai, playing at the Convention centre in Canberra. Great lighting made this gig loads of fun to shoot :)
As part of VisitCanberra ‘SkyFire’ event, a flotilla of Hot Air Ballon’s launched from the southern side of Lake Burley Griffin in the wee hours of the morning - 17 March ‘24
Enlighten festival, Canberra, 2015. In searching for an angle that showed this festival in a way I'd not seen it, putting to a scale with the sky and city.
From Visit Canberra:
Australian and international visitors have an opportunity to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia.This multi-award winning museum is the first in the country devoted to the stories of Australia and Australians. The National Museum of Australia explores the key issues, events and people that have shaped and influenced our nation. Three key themes of Land, Nation and People are used to tell the story of Australia and Australians. State-of-the-art technology and exhibition design present the stories of the collection in an exciting and inventive manner, including the use of multimedia, live performances, hands-on activities and guided tours to appeal to a wide range of audiences. Excitement and innovation are not just limited to the exhibits — the colourful building itself is now an architectural landmark, one which compliments the beautiful surroundings.
From Wikipedia:
Black Mountain Tower (previously known as Telstra Tower and Telecom Tower) is a telecommunication tower that is situated above the summit of Black Mountain in Australia's capital city of Canberra. Rising 195.2 metres above the mountain summit, it is not only a landmark in Canberra but also offers panoramic views of the city and its surrounding countryside from an indoor observation deck, two outdoor viewing platforms and the tower's revolving restaurant.
As part of VisitCanberra ‘SkyFire’ event, a flotilla of Hot Air Ballon’s launched from the southern side of Lake Burley Griffin in the wee hours of the morning - 17 March ‘24
Here is a Qatar Airways Balloon lapping the lake with many many more to come!
As part of VisitCanberra ‘SkyFire’ event, a flotilla of Hot Air Ballon’s launched from the southern side of Lake Burley Griffin in the wee hours of the morning - 17 March ‘24
Another perspective on the Australian War Memorial. There are many smaller memorial monuments that make up the surrounding grounds of the main building.
Simple pre-set applied in Photomatix
I have had a few sightings of these elusive animals on campus, so I will keep trying for the perfect shot... in the mean time, isn't the campus pretty!
A few months ago I had the pleasure of photographing this incredible species just a kilometre or so from my house. Had a great time watching the Harrier hunt. He would hover close to the ground and dive into the long grass. This is among the first few keepers taken with my 500mm f4 ... Such a great experience! :)
Canon 5d Mark III
Canon 500 f4 IS II USM
Canon 1.4x III
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Hi everyone. Thanks for your comments and visits the last day or two. I haven't had much time to visit your streams as we're currently back on the road. I'll be back in Brisbane next week and I'll be catching up with your photos then. Have a great weekend.
From Visit Canberra:
The 80 flags representing the countries that have a diplomatic presence in the national capital are featured along the lake shore at Commonwealth Place in the Parliamentary zone.The flags are dedicated to the United Nations and are positioned on the promenade between the High Court and the National Library on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin. The flags are flown continuously, 24 hours a day and lit at night, casting a vivid reflection on the Lake.