This one is a bit special …
When I started working in IT for BHP back in the early 80's, it was all a bit surreal … no a LOT surreal!
I had no idea what Computers did/could do, and let's just say the "process's" around doing our work were a little "immature" . At high school, I had heard that "IT" was the Next Big Thing - good money and job security. I definitely wanted some of that!
Anyway, during the early years at BHP there were a lot of "cowboys" that did whatever they wanted or thought should be done, without much thought for others or quality. However , there were a few older guys ( nearly 40!) that had more regard for quality, both in work and relationships. Dennis was one of these guys.
Sadly, he passed away in October. His son Graham came to work with us as well - one of the very genuine "nice guys".
Anyway, Graham asked me if I was interested in shooting an image for his family that they could print, and donate to the hospital here in Berry where his Dad had been nursed. I felt privileged to be asked. Graham provided some background, and mentioned a spot on the Shoalhaven River where, as kids, they have often gathered as family.
This is the spot … very peaceful … very welcoming.
Vale Denis.
This image is from a camping trip down the coast earlier this year, to one of my favourite camp grounds Mystery Bay. The camp ground is beautiful, nestled in amongst tall spotted gums and banksia trees, and adjacent to both the main beach and Billys Beach. It's bush camping, so limited facilities, but a great camping site! I'd gone there to mainly shoot in and around the beach.
This afternoon I was driving back from hunting down a coffee, and noticed a storm rolling in to the west so went searching for a side road to find a clear area to shoot. My luck was in! I didn't know this lake was nearby the camp! My Tip? Be prepared to explore your location when out shooting ... you never know what might be just around the corner or over the road! :)
Had been ages since I'd paid a visit to this Rainforest - with a bit of encouragement from my son Mitch we spent the afternoon there - some quality father/son time .... thanks Mitch!
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia, the Fitzroy Falls in the beautiful Morton National Park plunges dramatically into the untouched valley 81m below. This breathtaking location provides views from escarpment lookouts. Explore winding forest trails dotted with wildflowers, and spot rare native birds and wildlife!
A lot of rain recently. A great time to re-visit the waterfalls from my old stomping grounds.
Fitzroy Falls was putting on a show, while Belmore was engulfed in dense fog.
I couldn’t see more than a couple of metres in front of me, let alone across the gorge to the falls.
So I waited … and waited. After about 30 minutes, I could hear the leaves above moving, and then felt a slight breeze coming from the right.
Another 5 minutes and for a couple of minutes, Belmore Falls was revealed.