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 Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II


• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM


• Exposure: 13 exposures (2,1.66.-1.33,-1,.66,.33,0,.33,.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)


• Aperture: f/18


• Focal Length: 35mm


• ISO Speed: 100


• Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote


• Date and Time: 14 August 2009 4.29pm

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom


• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix


• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Sharpening in Lightroom


• Added keyword metadata


• Exported as JPEG

I'm going through my photos from the beginning of this year and I came across this cute one of my brother-in-law's dog named Jimmy Dean. He's such a cute dog and I thought I'd share just because of the awwww factor :)

The title comes from Guy Sebastian's latest song. For those who don't know, Guy Sebastian was the first Australian Idol winner way back in 2001 or so. This is the first song of his that I've actually liked and beware, because if you watch this clip, you won't be able to get the tune and chorus out of your head!

 Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II


• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM


• Exposure: 13 exposures (2,1.66.-1.33,-1,.66,.33,0,.33,.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)


• Aperture: f/18


• Focal Length: 35 mm


• ISO Speed: 100


• Accessories: Expodisc, Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote


• Date and Time: 14 August 2009 04.03pm

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom


• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix


• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV


• Brush tool to even out the sky


• Curves layer for contrast


• Hue/Saturation Layer (reds,greens,blues)


• Noise reduction


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Dust removal in Lightroom


• Sharpening in Lightroom


• Added keyword metadata


• Exported as JPEG

Hi everyone. I thought I'd share my little story with you. Dennis and I went down to Lorne last weekend because we'd been told that there were some whales hanging out in the bay. We didn't see any the first day, but on the second day, three beautiful big whales were frolicking probably less than 100 meters out from the shore. It's the first time I've ever seen whales in the wild and I was so excited. I must have taken a million photos but this one is my favourite. The best thing about the whole experience was hearing the sound of the water shooting from their spouts and at one point I could actually hear their song. Such an amazing experience. Have a great weekend everyone.

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
  
• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 13 exposures (2,1.66.-1.33,-1,.66,.33,0,.33,.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)
  
• Aperture: f/18
  
• Focal Length: 21 mm
  
• ISO Speed: 100
  
• Accessories: Expodisc, Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 09 August 2009 2.44pm

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the contrast
  
• Curves layer for contrast
  
• Unsharp Mask
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata
  
• Exported as JPEG

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Details:

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
Exposure: 13 exposures (2,1.66.-1.33,-1,.66,.33,0,.33,.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)
Aperture: f/18
Focal Length: 16 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
Date and Time: 01 August 2009 06.48am

Post Processing:

Imported into Lightroom
Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix
Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
Re-imported back into Lightroom
Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
Brush tool to even out the contrast
Curves layer for contrast
Magic Wand tool to select foreground
Unsharp Mask on selection
Re-imported back into Lightroom
Added keyword metadata
Exported as JPEG

Frank and I came to Anglesea for the weekend to take lots of photos. We got up early and caught this beautiful sunrise. Even though I'm still having my sabbatical, I just had to share this one with you guys. This is Frank's photo of me taking this shot...

Hi everyone. I've decided to take a small break from updating this blog because I have some things to attend to before we start our trek through central Australia in September.

I'd particularly like to say thanks for all of your support and comments. No doubt I will do the occasional upload during this break but it won't be anywhere near as much as I have in the past. I'll be back online properly in September and I hope you'll come along and join me on our journey to Uluru, Alice Springs and Central Australia.

From Museum Victoria:

In the late 1800s, the citizens of Melbourne wanted to put their city on the world map. Since the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London in 1851, world fairs had promoted new industrial products and showed the latest scientific and industrial achievements. Melbournians planned an international exhibition that would showcase their products and publicise the economic opportunities presented by Victoria's prosperity.

The Exhibition Building was opened in 1880 for the Melbourne International Exhibition. It attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over eight months. The subsequent Melbourne Centennial International Exhibition of 1888 was even larger; temporary annexes were constructed from the building to the northern boundary of Carlton Gardens.

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II

• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM

• Exposure: 13 exposures (-2,-1.66.-1.33,-1,-.66,-.33,0,+.33,+.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)

• Aperture: f/18

• Focal Length: 27 mm

• ISO Speed: 100

• Accessories: Expodisc, Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote

• Date and Time: 26 July 2009 8.29am

• Imported into Lightroom

• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix

• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option

• Re-imported back into Lightroom

• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV

• Brush tool to even out the sky

• Curves layer for contrast

• Quick selection tool to select foreground

• Unsharp Mask filter on selection

• Re-imported back into Lightroom

• Spot removal in Lightroom

• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom

• Added keyword metadata

• Exported as JPEG

Here's a link to my favourite Monty Python sketch from the movie that I got the title from.

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
  
• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 5 exposures (-2,-1,0,+1,+2EV)
  
• Aperture: f/8
  
• Focal Length: 16 mm
  
• ISO Speed: 200
  
• Accessories: Beanbag, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 28 July 2009 11.22am

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the sky
  
• Curves layer for contrast Hue/Saturation layer (yellow, red, blue, cyan, green)
  
• Noise reduction layer
  
• Quick selection tool to select monument
  
• Unsharp Mask on selection
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata
  
• Exported as JPEG

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM


Exposure: 13 exposures (-2,-1.66.-1.33,-1,-.66,-.33,0,+.33,+.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)


Aperture: f/18


Focal Length: 35 mm


ISO Speed: 100


Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote


Date and Time: 26 July 2009 7.46am

Imported into Lightroom


Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option


Re-imported back into Lightroom


Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV


Brush tool to even out the sky


Noise reduction layer


Background layer and healing brush tool to remove dust gremlins


Curves layer for contrast Hues/Saturation layer (reds, greens, cyans, blues)


Background layer and quick selection tool to select rock-face


Unsharp Mask filter on selection


Re-imported back into Lightroom


Chromatic aberration adjustment in Lightroom


Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom


Added keyword metadata


Exported as JPEG

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II


• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM


• Exposure: 13 exposures (-2,-1.66.-1.33,-1,-.66,-.33,0,+.33,+.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)


• Aperture: f/18


• Focal Length: 35 mm


• ISO Speed: 100


• Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote


• Date and Time: 26 July 2009 7.08am

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom


• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix


• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV


• Brush tool to even out the sky


• Noise reduction layer


• LucisArt 3 SE Filter layer


• Background layer


• Dodge tool on the "sun area"


• Curves layer for contrast


• Hues/Saturation layer (reds)


• Hues/Saturation layer (blues)


• Hues/Saturation layer (cyans)


• Hues/Saturation layer (yellows)


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Sharpening in Lightroom


• Added keyword metadata


• Exported as JPEG

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
  
• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 13 exposures (-2,-1.66.-1.33,-1,-.66,-.33,0,+.33,+.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)
  
• Aperture: f/18
  
• Focal Length: 16 mm
  
• ISO Speed: 200
  
• Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 14 July 2009 6.49am

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the sky
  
• Noise reduction layer
  
• Unsharp mask
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata
  
• Exported as JPEG

From Wikipedia:

The Princess theatre is listed by the National Trust of Australia and is on the Victorian Heritage Register. It was first erected in 1854 by actor-manager George Coppin, who would create Melbourne's theatre land. He already owned the Olympic (known as the 'Iron Pot') on the corner of Exhibition and Lonsdale Streets, installed gas lights in November 1855 into Astley's, and then he would go on to take over the Theatre Royal in Bourke Street. The Princess Theatre is the second building on the present site - the first being Astley's Amphitheatre which opened in 1854, containing a central ring for equestrian entertainment and a stage at one end for dramatic performances. It was named in honour of the Astley Royal Amphitheatre, near Westminster Bridge, London. In 1857, the amphitheatre was renovated and the facade extended, then re-opening as the Princess Theatre and Opera House.

Details: Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II

• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 3 exposures (-1,0,+1EV)
  
• Aperture: f/18
  
• Focal Length: 27 mm
  
• ISO Speed: 200
  
• Accessories: Exposdisc, Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 23 July 2009 10.02am

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 3 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the sky and movement
  
• Lens distortion filter to correct perspective distortion
  
• Crop tool
  
• Curves layer for contrast
  
• Hue/Saturation layer (yellow)
  
• Noise reduction layer
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
  
• Sharpening in Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata
  
• Exported as JPEG

From the Official Site:

The Shrine of Remembrance was built between July 1928 and November 1934 in remembrance of the 114,000 men and women of Victoria who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918 - 89,100 of them served overseas and 19,000 did not return. The people of Victoria felt that their debt to these volunteers, who had defended them at such great costs to themselves and their families, should be recognised by a worthy permanent monument of remembrance. Although the country was faced with frightful unemployment and financial difficulty in the late 1920s and the 1930s, so great was the gratitude of the people that the huge amount required to build the Shrine was raised or promised within six months from the opening of the appeal in 1928. The design for the Shrine of Remembrance was selected by competition among Australian artists and architects. Eighty-three designs were submitted and the winning design was by two Melbourne returned-soldier architects, Philip Hudson and James Wardrop. The inspiration for the external outline came from one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - the mausoleum at Harlicarnassus to Mausolus, King of Caria in South West Asia Minor. Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester and son of King George V, officially opened the Shrine before a crowd of 300,000 people in November 1934. Since then, it has been a growing monument, with other memorials added to the site to mark the service of successive generations, such as the Second World War Forecourt and the Remembrance Garden Post 1945 Memorial.

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
  
• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 13 exposures (-2,-1.66.-1.33,-1,-.66,-.33,0,+.33,+.66,+1,+1.33,+1.66+2 EV)
  
• Aperture: f/18
  
• Focal Length: 22 mm
  
• ISO Speed: 200
  
• Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 14 July 2009 6.41am

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 13 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the sky
  
• Noise reduction layer
  
• Magic wand tool to select the monument
  
• Unsharp mask on selection
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata
  
• Exported as JPEG

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From Wikipedia:

Cape Schanck is a locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula and separates the wild ocean waters of Bass Strait from the slightly calmer waters of Western Port. The most recognisable symbol of Cape Schanck is the Cape Schanck Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1859 and was the second lighthouse built in Victoria. A prominent rock outcrop is Pulpit Rock and stands out at the very tip of the cape.

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II


• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM


• Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)


• Aperture: f/11


• Focal Length: 16 mm


• ISO Speed: 100


• Accessories: Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote


• Date and Time: 26 June 2009 7.23am

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom


• Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix


• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV


• Brush tool to even out the sky


• Curves layer for contrast


• Noise reduction layer


• LucisArt 3 SE filter


• Re-imported back into Lightroom


• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom


• Sharpening in Lightroom


• Added keyword metadata


• Exported as JPEG

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Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
  
• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
  
• Aperture: f/8
  
• Focal Length: 16 mm
  
• ISO Speed: 100
  
• Accessories: Expodisc, Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 25 June 2009 12.00pm

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the stained glass windows
  
• Saturation layer (yellows)
  
• Curves layer for contrast Noise reduction layer
  
• LucisArt 3 SE filter
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
  
• Sharpening in Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata
  
• Exported as JPEG

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From Wikipedia:

St. Michael’s Uniting Church is a Uniting Church in Australia church in Collins St in central Melbourne, Australia. Originally the Collins Street Independent Church, a Congregational Union of Australia church, and later Collins Street Uniting Church, it has become well known as a centre of liberal theology and political radicalism under its outspoken minister since 1971, Dr Francis Macnab, currently Executive Minister. The church became a congregation of the Uniting Church in Australia at its inception in 1977.:

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II
  
• Lens: Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
  
• Exposure: 5 exposures (-2.-1,0,+1,+2 EV)
  
• Aperture: f/8
  
• Focal Length: 16 mm ISO
  
• Speed: 100
  
• Accessories: Expodisc, Manfrotto 190XB Tripod, Manfrotto 322RC2 Heavy Duty Grip Ball Head, Canon RC1 Wireless Remote
  
• Date and Time: 25 June 2009 12.00pm

Post Processing:

• Imported into Lightroom
  
• Exported 5 exposures to Photomatix
  
• Tonemap generated HDR using detail enhancer option
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Exported HDR and 0 EV exposure to CS3 and layered HDR on top of 0 EV
  
• Brush tool to even out the light above the altar
  
• Saturation layer (yellows)
  
• Curves layer for contrast
  
• Noise reduction layer
  
• LucisArt 3 SE filter
  
• Re-imported back into Lightroom
  
• Vibrance adjustment in Lightroom
  
• Sharpening in Lightroom
  
• Added keyword metadata Exported JPEG

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From Wikipedia:

The Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus) is a gamebird of the order Galliformes (gallinaceous birds) and the family Phasianidae. It is native to forests in mountainous areas of western China but feral populations have been established in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.They feed on the ground on grain, leaves and invertebrates, but roost in trees at night. Whilst they can fly, they prefer to run: but if startled they can suddenly burst upwards at great speed, with a distinctive wing sound.Although they can fly in short bursts they are quite clumsy in flight and spend most of their time on the ground. Golden Pheasants lay 8-12 eggs at a time and will then incubate these for around 22-23 days. They tend to eat berries, grubs, seeds and other types of vegetation.

Details

• Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mk II


• Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM and Canon Extender EF 2x II


• Exposure: 1/80 sec


• Aperture: f/5.6


• Focal Length: 140 mm


• ISO Speed: 3200


• Accessories: N/A

Date and Time: 05 July 2009 12.11pm

Post Processing:

• Imported to LR


• Exported to CS3


• Background layer Magic Wand tool to select background


• Noise reduction on selected area


• Curves layer for contrast


• Re-imported back into LR


• Vibrance adjustment in LR


• Sharpening in LR


• Added keyword metadata


• Exported as JPEG