Riding into the Sky, Bowral

Picture of hacking class, bowral horse show, New South Wales

Riding into the Sky, Bowral, New South Wales

Hacking classes at the Bowral show are held out in a paddock, with no seating for spectators.  Unless you bring your own seat, you’re on the ground – which can lead to some opportunities for interesting angles in your pictures.

(See more pictures from Australia on Journey Photographic here)

Children, Enlighten, Canberra

Picture of kids playing in spotlight, Enlighten, Canberra, Australia

Children, Enlighten Festival, Canberra, Australia

Canberra’s Enlighten Festival lights up the public buildings of the city with projected artworks and bright patterns, but these children were more interested in playing in front of the giant spotlights set up to sweep across the sky.

(See more pictures from Canberra on Journey Photographic here)

Red Rock and Tree, Uluru

Landscape picture of gum tree and red rock, Uluru, Central Australia

Red Rock and Tree, Uluru, Central Australia

Uluru is noted for the changing colours of the rock, depending on light and the time of day.  Regardless of colour, the texture remains constant – rough and weathered.

(See more pictures from Central Australia on Journey Photographic here)

Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, National Folk Festival

Picture of Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen from backstage, National Folk Festival 2012, Canberra, Australia

Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, National Folk Festival 2012, Canberra, Australia

People queued out the door for a chance see Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen at the National Folk Festival.  I managed to sneak into backstage (courtesy of my photographers pass) and can attest that the long line was justified – they were incredible!

(See more pictures from the National Folk Festival on Journey Photographic here)

Sydney Opera House (IV), Australia

Black and white picture of the sails and fans of the roof of the Sydney Opera House, Australia

Fans, Sydney Opera House

The roof of the Sydney Opera House is generally referred to as a series of shells, but I think they look as much like a dancer’s fan as a sea shell – or perhaps I’ve just been looking at too many pictures of Flamenco dancers!

You may have noticed that Journey Photographic has had a facelift – the first significant change of design since it started.  Check it out and let me know what you think, especially if you find any issues with the new layout.

(See more pictures from Sydney on Journey Photographic here)