the Cathedral

For me, photography is not science; not an end that can be reached by any formulated path. Sure, there is the use of technology & how it is set up in accordance with the laws of Physics which is technique. But the significantly larger portion of the creation owes to the artistic style--how the photographer envisions the scene & the subsequent pursuit of the appropriate time, the point of view & indeed the technique to enact this vision.

less is more

I have got a fascination with simplicity, and I remain a seeker of it among the complexity (in visual elements as well as inside me).  In this southern part of Australia, the countryside --adorn with bright green pastures on undulating hills, often dotted by grazing livestocks--permeates simplicity & peace.

prehistoric

This is one part of the cross-promontory walk taken in Wilson's Prom. The 19-km-return hiking starts from Mt Oberon carpark in the West to Sealers Cove on the East coast, involving moderate climbing. As we approached Sealers Cove from the West, the slopes suddenly gave way to a long level path, defined by neatly-laid wooden steps. It wound among tall trees, a couple of little ponds & this spot of intrigue before eventually hitting the coastline.

bathe in gold

There is specific time of a day when the quality of the light is just pleasant. At early and late hours of the day time, the colour of the sun-rays is mellow, rich in warm hues--pink, orange, gold--void completely of any harshness that is associated with the mid-day light. Golden hours; thus do I think of them.

Earthly Mother

I quite enjoy trekking around Dandenong Ranges National Park frequently. Little falls, sun-lit gullies, fern trees, cool air, winding paths--and above all, being around the mountains--all reaffirm my sense of connection with the motherly nature. In all my crisscrossing of these hills, the one place I kept missing, until recently, to stop by was William Ricketts Sanctuary--a quiet refuge of sculptures perpetually attesting one man's love of the Nature.

Wallace's Hut

One historical spot around the Alpine National Park in Victoria is Wallace's Hut. Built in 1889, it has just turned 120 years. Originally meant to be a refuge for the mining workers in the region, the Hut now stands a heritage site with historical notes. Visitors are to follow strict codes of conduct in order to preserve the originality.

stay with me

It was purely accidental. Or at least a part of it was. It started with my fascination to take a picture of twin items next to each other, suggesting one of them to be more prominent than the other. My plan to accomplish this was to find two items of the same kind standing side by side, one of them slightly further away from the lens. With an appropriate depth of field, one should be in focus and the other blurry while appearing almost of the same size.