C-19 lockdown makes it hard- but here are some images from my archives

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day All

As you all know already, from April 2020, Australia is in "informal lockdown" with travel restrictions imposed by the federal and state governments. It makes it nearly impossible to travel and for me, the love of photography will be harder to fulfill ~ but with care, I can still walk around my home district.

So I intend to brighten this forum with images from my archives ... and I encourage others here to do the same

Hope this helps bring a smile to your day
Phil

[Ozzie_Traveller]

Barrel Racing at a rodeo

The contestants push their horses around a figure-8 course as fast as they can without touching a barrel or losing control of the horse


2010, Panny FZ-30, 1/1000s @ F5.0; 120mm equiv

[Isac]

Great action there Phil. These ladies sure can ride. 10 years ago! My how time flies.

[HansE]

Great place to get some action shots. Surprised at the depth of field in this one.

[Isac]

I remember you posted some action shots from a rodeo Hans, https://www.ausph.com/forum/photohol...674-horsey-fun
You're right about great action shots from rodeos.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#2... Challicum Hills, western Victoria
When it was commissioned back in 2003-4 this wind farm was Australia's largest wind farm with 63 turbines. Today there are larger facilities to be found across the country
This image was taken from the viewing area about 1-1/2km away from the turbines


2009, Panny FZ-30, 1/4sec exposure at sunrise

[Isac]

Fabulous colours in this Phil. It's a great source for power. We even have some in WA producing 499 MW.
Your neck of the woods is producing 1342 MW from 634 turbines. Another 603 turbines are either under construction or approved which will add another 4335 MW. Just FYI

[Ozzie_Traveller]

Yep- Isac ..... this source of power is the sign of the future
Phil

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#3- 2014- Fishing boat, southern Tasmania
Taken at one of the many coastal inlets that give shelter to the boats when not out seeking a catch

Fuji X-S1,1/500s x F8,0; 20x zoom

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#4- 2016- Outback farm windmill at sunrise
Near Julia Creek, outback Queensland

Panny FZ-200; 1/200s x F5,6; 20x zoom

[Isac]

I'm liking this one for a wall hanger Phil!

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#5- 2009 Bee about to land on a grevillea flower head


Fuji S-5000 + #2 closeup lens + flash

[Isac]

Lots of wing action there Phil. I hope it wasn't blinded by your flash. Nice close up.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#6-- 2017- Skydiving, tandem jump, instructor & passenger, Innisfail skydiving centre, northern Queensland


Panny FZ-200; 1/1300s x F4,5, lens at 940mm FFequivalent

[Isac]

Closest I've been to that is parasailing in Vanuatu and it was fantastic!

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#7- 2013- kangaroo at waterhole, late afternoon

Fuji X-S1; 1/250s x F5,6; 20x zoom

[Isac]

Just had to make it better Phil!

[Ozzie_Traveller]

Isac - you are a wikkid fella .... unless you are a farmer and want a good feed
Phil

[Isac]

Just jokin, I wouldn't hurt a fly. mmmmm ........

[Grumpy John]

I'm enjoying you virtual tour of Oz Phil. Do you mind if I include some images from my travels?

[Ozzie_Traveller]

When I started this thread, my idea was that each of us could maybe create our own and give each other a varied view of our visual travels
Phil

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#8- 2010- Nephila spider, female with male at top of web

Panny FZ-35; 1/80s x F3,7; 12x zoom

[Isac]

She's a lot bigger than he is! More commonly known as golden silk orb-weavers. Lovely image Phil. Good colour and detail - good framing to include the gentleman in the background.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#9- 2012-- Surfer girl ~ a very competent surfer that I enjoyed watching her "dancing with the waves"

Panny G2; 1/1600s x F8,0, 200mm

[Isac]

I'm sure most of us would enjoy watching that for a while Phil. That water colour is gorgeous!

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#10- 2010- Sunset over Wallis Lake, Forster

Panny FZ-30; 1/1000s x F8,0; 5x zoom

[Isac]

I've never seen a sunset that red before - amazing!

[Ozzie_Traveller]

#11- 2014- Sea eagle catching fish, Arthur River, Tasmania

Panny G2; 1/1000s x F4,9; 200mm + cropped considerably