The shadow of who we think we are looms tall and wide It blocks the light of potential that shines inside Every Single Person We have to confront this false thing again and again and again And it’s painful and raw and humbling We tumble through space at a thousand clicks a second Frozen in […]
I have been away again National Parks have become my new addiction, there are so many beautiful ones near where I live When you’re the only person in the place it feels like a kingdom all of your own Still learning how to fly my drone, though remembering how to be comfortable behind my cameras […]
Horses Life forces Of their very own Intelligent Capable And if you win their respect Honour it As the great treasure it is *My father was a great horseman – he broke them in, used them for mustering, played polo from their backs and had a great respect for his four legged companions. My Grandfather’s […]
The man fishing line bowed in the wind Eyebrows furrowed Silly grin He’s caught it! I smile at him The dog running ball in mouth The owner who throws Then calls out But the dog doesn’t listen Because he knows Why the waves wink and glisten He doesn’t miss it The couple walking talking they […]
Shearing time – one of the most exciting times of year in the rural calendar. At least it was for me growing up on a sheep station. I still get excited about shearing because it was such a huge event in my childhood. It was when strangers arrived at our property and stayed in the […]
Please Note: The moniker “The Picture Taker” is an old one I used to use for my photography on Flickr. The pictures are all mine Taken with Olympus EM5 using two different lenses – the Lumix G 12-35mm and Lumix G 35-100mm respectively. If you missed the previous posts on the Races Series they are […]
This is part of an ongoing series that I took at a Country Race Meet a few years ago. Please Note: The moniker “The Picture Taker” is an old one I used to use for my photography on Flickr. Fear not – the pictures are all mine 🙂 Taken with Olympus EM5 using two different […]
Lovers Strangers Friends Low Tide December Hot Bright Shiney
Down a secret path Through trees And over roots The sound of women’s laughter gets closer A pool appears jade green And there are the women Laughing. This is a aboriginal sacred women’s pool in far North Queensland. Historically only women should be able to swim in it. A beautiful place. […]
A scene from the highway A different sort of traffics jam They have right of way Camera- Olympus Om D Em1
