TEST - ADVENTSCAPE

Dangerous Journey This is the first time I went to Victoria.  Though Melbourne is interesting, I became more interested at Bay of Islands Coastal Park.  I wanted to go here during the golden hours, but since I'm with friends not into landscape photography, I had to adjust.   We came from Apollo Bay (Big 4) and decided to have an early lunch at Port Campbell.  We bought food that we cooked earlier.  This gives us more time along the road as we don't need to decide where to eat.  We also bought snacks to get us through the day. We arrived at Bay of Islands just after lunchtime.  It's a bit of drive from Apollo Bay but an amazing view when the road curves at the coastline!  This is a must see if you're driving down the Great Ocean Road. Map Location Below is the map location of Bay of Islands.  It's going near Warrnambool.  The area is open space so it's warm when driving at the highway.   It's pretty straightforward. The Bay of Islan...

Heaven's Burnout It's been ages since my last seascape shoot.  I don't know why this is.  It's probably the weather (winter just past), lack of inspiration / interest, no new places to explore, no new gear or just plain lazy.  Thus, I'm thankful to a friend (Ryan) who invited me to shoot at Turimetta one sunrise. I've been shooting at Turimetta so many times that I know where to position.  I don't 'spray' my camera anymore hoping I get the perfect shot.  I just look at the scene, evaluate it and decide if I'll take the photo or not.  If it's really bad, I don't shoot.  If it's medicore, I might not take it as well.  If it's already amazing, then I shoot it.  No, I'm not being conservative on using my camera or shutter count.  I just want to train my eye to see beautiful composition. The photo was taken at Turimetta Beach at Narrabeen.  I arrived pretty late, again.  But I still arrived before the actual 'red sunrise' (...

Surge of Silence Digital photos have been created, modified, transformed, copied and archived in so many file formats.  Each file format has a definite advantage compared to others and it's hard to choose which ones to use.  This is neither the RAW vs DNG and RAW vs JPG debate.  This is just a simple guidance on the file formats and it's brief advantage over the other. I will outline what file formats I use so this can give you some ideas.   In my workflow, I use 4 file formats, namely: DNG  JPG TIFF PSD All four (4) formats are completely different from each other.  Each serves me a purpose.  I could not favour one to let go of the others.   Golden Decree DNG (Digital Negative) My files are initially NEF, a proprietary image format from Nikon.  But if I import all these to Lightroom, I convert them to DNG.  Thus, DNG plays a big part of my workflow as it's where I view, manipulate, render, export my photos.   Back in the ...

This is an outdate review since there is a new Version 2 of Capture Camera Clip System.  Still, I'd like to express my satisfaction of the product by posting this review.  I'll create another review for the new version once I used it extensively. Unboxing Peak Design's Capture Camera Clip System The first time I saw it I knew I have to get one, or two (depending on how many camera bodies I'll be using simultaneously). I like the idea that it clips and when it clips it stays in place.  I wasn't a fan of the camera strap.  I bought several camera bodies already and I did not use the camera strap (except for my first camera body, Nikon D80).  I ended up with two (2) Capture Systems and I like them. Peak Design Box for V1 Capture Capture Camera Clip System Packaging and Hands On Impressions It comes in a small package enough to fit the whole assembly.  It comes with a pouch, the Capture clip mount and the Capture quick release plate.   This item feels soli...

Iconic Floriade at Canberra Spring is not complete without Floriade.  Either you go or not, Floriade is coming and will entertain all visitors one way or another.   Floriade is a national event here in Australia.  It's being held at Commonwealth Park in Canberra.  If you're at NSW, this is manageable (especially if you live in ACT).  But for other states, probably an alternative is a good idea. Like the previous years, Floriade 2014 posts many flowers that are beautifully arranged to give more impact.  The shops are open and packed.  The flowers are blooming waiting for your camera to photograph them.  Enjoy a few hours of walking and getting lost inside Floriade 2014. Floriade Beauty Floriade 2014 The layout of Floriade 2014 is the 'same' as the previous Floriade events.  'Same', meaning it's at the same place (Commonwealth Park), same entrance location, same area arrangement, same Ferris Wheel, same general feel.  Though ever...