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This picture is my choice for today. Snapped as a window reflection, I captured a workman in a high-vis jacket on his phone. I like the way the window etchings provide an interesting patternation overlay to the scene. I think the man could be a little sharper. Six out of ten. … I think this…
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A light lunch.

This photo is OK I think. I like the descrete pools of light at the tables (although the white on the table foreground is a little blown out) and the gossamer view through the curtain. I’ll give it a six out of ten. No…..I’ll give it a solid seven. … While I am not much…
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Winter is coming.

Whilst these trees have not yet lost all their leaves, it will take but one big blow to drop the whole bundle.We have had a spectacular sunny Autumn here in Canberra, but now that is dissolving away and the gob of winter is pushing its way in. Despite my resistance. The smell of wood fires,…
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Its all about the framing.

I snapped this picture down at our local supermarket.I would like to tell you that I carefully selected the framing to highlight the juxtaposition of sensual curves and industrial bold blocks of shading. But truth is, I was getting the manual focus situated so I could snap a pidgeon and I accidently pressed the shutter…
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Smoking in the moment.

I’m really happy with this photo. The focus is sharp. The composition is good and the contrast between the man’s white beard and cigarette, and the greyscale background pops. I’ll give myself a nine out of ten. … Smoking. It’s one of those things that despite the overwhelming evidence of its badness, is still habituated…
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Searching for the perfect card.

It is my birthday next Thursday and Kelly is leaving no stone unturned looking for the perfect birthday card for me. Even if it means going through every rack in the dollar shop. … The maths keeps telling me that I’m about to turn sixty-one.The physiology vehemently disagrees that this is way under-calculated. And my…
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Black and white rules.

I decided to up my photography skills by setting myself a challenge. To make it more interesting there will be rules.
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Black and white is worth the fight.

I’m working on improving my photography skills right now. This will not be difficult starting from such a low base. Right now, black and white is filling my aesthetic vibe, so for the next little while I’m going to try to post one B&W photo each day that was taken on the previous day. With…
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Berma Coffee

Location: ///dragged.faiths.instincts36°25.6719’S, 150°4.5726’E It’s totally not carbon friendly behaviour to take a 10 hour round roadtrip to Bermagui just get a beverage. But sometimes you just have to say…to heck with it, I need a Berma coffee.
