Two views of Perth, Western Australia – January 2014

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Andrew McInnes Photography

A bit of a delay in getting these two images up

Two views of the Perth skyline across the Swan River. I hope you enjoy them.

Street light illuminating Perth 😉
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Park bench with a view to commence some pondering 🙂
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That is it for now. Cheers.

Bush fire at Banjup, Western Australia – February 2014.

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Andrew McInnes Photography

More horrific bushfires around the Perth/Fremantle area recently (Banjup to be more precise). I was on my way to shoot a winery when I observed the early smoke of what became a raging fire. I spent a while photographing the fire – the pilots of the helicopter and plane water-dumpers/water-bombers appear fantastically skilled, and also very courageous; thankfully, damage to human and home was minimal.

A bushfire rages at Banjup, Western Australia.

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Police road block as a bushfire rages at Banjup, Western Australia.

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Thanks for swinging by and looking at my images. See you next time I post 🙂

Hotham Ridge Organic Winery – Wandering, Western Australia

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Andrew McInnes Photography

I recently had the pleasure of 36 hours at the lovely Hotham Ridge Winery at Wandering, Western Australia as I conducted a photo-shoot for the owners. At only a little beyond 1.5 hours from downtown Perth, this organic/biodynamic winery is a wonderful and proximal location to spend time relaxing with fine wine, delicious food, and gorgeous rammed-earth cottages that are refreshingly clean and quiet. The bistro utilizes a wood-fired oven to produce meals, from which I enjoyed what may well be the most delicious pizza I can recall – the “Classico.”

The following images are all taken at the winery – I hope you enjoy them, and if you are planning a visit to the Perth area I suggest you may want to consider spending time at Hotham Ridge Winery, even if only for a bite to eat and a sampling of their award winning wines.

Overlooking the Chardonnay, with a beautiful crop for this vintage.

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Three-image stitch.
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Looking back at the cottages, homestead, bistro, and winery.

The Dutch influenced homestead, and the two cottages – “Billie” and “Nina” – as seen from the bistro.

Here is “Billie’s” porch.

These old oak barrels, settled among a garden of ponds, flowing water, and birds-a-plenty, greet visitors on pathway to the cellar door and bistro.

The Magpie tapestry – illustrating the basis of the Hotham Ridge label.

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The vintner’s vintages.

Vines, very soon to be relieved of their sweet bounty.

Dawn breaks over the Chardonnay. HDR image.
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A red bicycle appearance among the vines.

This red bicycle makes an appearance in several of these images as the owners of the winery wanted the bicycle included in some of the scenes – I like it.
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As this is an organic winery (certified), there is no herbicide or pesticide usage thus these young vines are competing with the remnants of the spring’s grass.
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Mmmm, I see another award winning red in the making…

Table grapes drape and shade an outside table at the bistro.

The bountiful flora surrounding the Bistro entrance from the parking lot.

This short board-walk to the bistro is edged by a luscious pond and wetlands.

“The Wide World” as seen from the bistro garden area.

Ever closer, some of the outdoor bistro dining tables are revealed.

You have arrived at the bistro entrance

Times of yore; traps, sickles, and shears adorn the bistro wall.

Some of the available seating in the bistro – bench and table section.

Delightfully fresh wholemeal spelt sour-dough bread, fresh out of the wood-fired oven.

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Awaiting oven’s readiness for my soon to be savoured “Classico” pizza!

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To wrap up this express tour, I present a variety of visual vagaries 🙂

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Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) in full bloom.
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A eucalyptus gumnut – species yet to be confirmed.
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Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis).
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Highly aromatic flower of the caper plant.
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Motorbike Frog (Litoria moorei).
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Bulrush; Cattails; Cumbungi; Wonga; Reed-mace; raupo; (Typha)
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Wild oats ablaze in dusk’s amazing light.
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Curling bark.
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Lichen on granite (primarily).
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Wine vines swishing in silhouette before a highlight of wild oats.
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Thanks for taking a look at my images.
Ciao for now.

Margaret River Region – Australia’s South West

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

A region of diversity famous for its premium wines and stunning wineries, picturesque rural vistas, stunning forests, spectacular coast with both tranquil beaches and world-class surfing, plus fantastic views and proximity to the southward migration of humpback and other whales. Welcome to the Margaret River Region of Australia’s South West.

This is Canal Rocks under heavy swell.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f20 for 1/2 second at ISO 100.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f20 for 0.3 second at ISO 100.
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A lovely “chute” with abundant epiphytes – an offshoot of the “canal”.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f20 for 1/40 second at ISO 200.
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The view as you descend to Canal Rocks.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f8 for 1/160 second at ISO 250.
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A lovely drive through a karri forest.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/15 second at ISO 100.
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Boranup Karri Forest.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f9 for 1/30 second at ISO 200.
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The now ruined Hamelin Bay Jetty was built in 1882 to service the local timber mills.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f5.5 for 1/1000 seconds at ISO 200.
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Proximal to the jetty ruins is a small public boat ramp.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/200 second at ISO 200.
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This is the other portion of Hamelin Bay.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/320 second at ISO 200.
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If you are lucky (and perhaps brave), you might be fortunate enough to have the local stingrays pay you a visit – as they did here to my lovely wife. Although massive, these are “gentle” creatures – the worst you may experience is them nom-nomming (chewing) on your toes 🙂

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f8 for 1/200 second at ISO 500.
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The “business end” of a massive ray (and another coming in from the back).

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f8 for 1/320 second at ISO 500.
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Sugarloaf Rock, Cape Naturaliste.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f8 for 1/100 second at ISO 800.
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Injidup Point, not far from the mouth of the Margaret River.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/125 second at ISO 200.
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Injidup Point.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/400 second at ISO 250.
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Dune and clouds at Moses Rocks.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/100 second at ISO 100.
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Yallingup, a world famous surf-break which was quite that day, at dusk just before we nestled among the boulders to enjoy a quite beverage and hors d’oeuvres – magical.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/20 second at ISO 250.
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A little color and softness among the colorful rocks at Yallingup.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/5 second at ISO 250.
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Meelup Beach, a glorious place to take a dip.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/30 second at ISO 100.
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Picnic table with a view – Meelup Beach.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/20 second at ISO 100.
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Castle Rock, just around the point from Meelup Beach. Climbing the point nearby allows for unfettered views of Geographe Bay and the Indian Ocean.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/200 seconds at ISO 250.
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Same feature, different view/feel.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/200 seconds at ISO 250.
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A ketch at anchor in the tranquility afforded by Geographe Bay – viewed from “whale lookout” at Castle Rock.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f16 for 1/80 second at ISO 250.
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This lovely tranquil beach with its clear and clean water also has portions dotted with boulders, some of which are partially submerged.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/100 second at ISO 250.
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More rocks, first by daylight, then after dusk – with light added by flashlight.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f11 for 1/60 second at ISO 250.
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Hues of blue – a light-painting.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f8 for 20 seconds at ISO 100 – a light-painting.
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Dusk at Castle Rock.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f22 for 13 seconds at ISO 100.
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Ah, the primary image I originally went to Castle Rock for: A light painting with stars and meteorite.
I had to rock-hop in a mad dash once I set the self timer for the exposure in order to position myself such that the shadows/light source were creating the feel I wanted. Thankfully no falls or broken ankles!

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens. f4.5 for 30 seconds at ISO 3200.
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Southern Forests Region – Australia’s South West

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

A scenic 36 hours spent in and around magnificent karri, marri and tingle forests (including the “Valley of the Giants”), undulating terrain sliced by numerous rivers and streams, fertile orchards and vineyards, all edged by dramatic cliffs, estuaries, and beaches along the Southern Ocean – welcome to the Southern Forests Region of Australia’s South West.

Here are three images from Fernhook Falls on the Deep River.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Among the forest under-story these “flowers” really “Popped”.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Color and lushness were pleasant surprises far below the forest canopy.

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An early morning bath in renewing rain and nourishing light greet the forest, including a youngish Karri tree.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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This walkway allowed for magical, if wobbly views of Beedalup Falls near Pemberton.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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A grand old Tingle Tree (a so-called Giant Tingle Tree) in the Walpole Wilderness Area. This tree has a circumference of almost 25 meters and is thought to be the oldest living eucalypt in the world. The heartwood has been ravaged by numerous fires yet the tree survives because the “living and growing parts” (xylem and phloem) and located just under the bark.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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An exposed portion of roots from the Giant Tingle Tree – resilience and form.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Nearby, a fern seeks the light after establishing itself in the decaying hulk of an old tingle tree – decomposition and succession at work!

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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When stirred up by pulses in river flow, Saponin – a leachate type product from plants breaking down in the water – causes a frothy, often cappuccino-like surface in Circular Pool. The pool’s name refers not to the shape – rather, it is for the currents and resultant eddies (circular flow) which create a myriad of patterns such as this, ephemeral as this pattern is as it is continually morphing.

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Canon 30D with Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens.
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The Cascades section of Lefroy Brook also contains serene little embayments where the water is calm, such as this little spot.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Segue (of sorts)…

This is a Spotted Pardalote, a tiny and at this time of year very industrious “little colorful job.” I was enthralled for a considerable time as I enjoyed several of these birds gathering their nesting material alongside the Warren River, near Pemberton.

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Canon 30D with Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens.
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Dawn and fog caress the Warren River and surrounding forest – near Pemberton.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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The coast, an innate yearning for most Australians. A rainy dawn at Nornalup Inlet, near Walpole, where estuary becomes ocean.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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My final two photo-blogs from this trip to Western Australia will be images from Fremantle and the Margaret River Region. I hope you enjoy my existing photo’s and will visit the new posts when they occur.

Blackwood River Valley Region and Geographe Region – Australia’s South West

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

The purpose of this particular trip was that I planned to do some long-exposure night images to capture the Orionid meteor shower with a light-painting of the ubiquitous grass-tree in the foreground. Unfortunately my planning was awry so only managed to get a few shots before the rising sun burnt-out the stars. Alas, no meteors included in the images but I am well-pleased with the resultant grass-tree images.

On the drive to the region we passed through the Geographe Region and a wonderful little ruin near the town of Boyanup. We captured some images of this ruin during the day and determined we would return to “light-paint” the building and its associated trees that night.

Here is the ruin by day

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Here is one of the light-paintings from that night.

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Canon 30D Canon with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
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The following images are all from the Blackwood River Valley – this is a typical scene.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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A bold and very vivid splash of color from a very small little bird.

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Canon 30D with Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens.
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Soft morning light backlights foliage and warms the pasture after a chilly evening.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Grass-trees and southern stars as first light reveals itself.

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Canon 7D with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
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Grass-trees and southern stars; a light-painting.

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Canon 7D with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
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Great Southern Region – Australia’s South West

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

The Great Southern Region of Western Australia’s South West contains rolling pastoral landscapes, mountain ranges, rivers and streams, and forested cliffs abutting the seemingly relentless Southern Ocean. There are also delightful cosy coves, tranquil inlets, and calm bays – it is primarily a few portions of the stunning coast that I share in this photo-blog.

Aptly named “Elephant Rocks.”

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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This is the lovely tranquil cove adjacent to (western side) Elephant Rocks.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Greens Pool, on the eastern side of Elephant Rocks, is rated one of Western Australia’s most idyllic beaches.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Winter rain approaches the tranquil and very torquoise Greens Pool.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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A light-painting amidst a cold winter rain – Wilson Inlet.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Sunset near “The Gap” and “Natural Bridge.”

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Coastal wildflowers and scrub near “The Gap” and “Natural Bridge.”

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Canon 7D with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
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A lovely gentle swell enters Lowlands Beach.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Perth ‘ish – September-November, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

An assortment of images taken around Perth (and a few from nearby Yanchep) over the Austral spring, 2012.

Perth by night – a view from Kings Park.

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Canon 7D with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens.
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Perth and the Swan River viewed from Matilda Bay.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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Perth, the Swan River, and a bevy of the river’s namesake (Black Swan) – viewed from Matilda Bay.

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Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens.
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A Galah chew and rub spot on sugar gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx). This particular tree is one of over 300 comprising a tree-lined avenue in Kings Park, planted to honour Australian service personnel who died in the two World Wars and other engagements.

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Canon 30D with Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens.
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Laughing Kookaburra perusing its surrounds for prey items in the rain.

Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo (female) pauses its grazing upon new shoots and flowers at the University of Western Australia.

Another view of the Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo (male) that features the red tail feathers – at the University of Western Australia.

The Red Wattlebird is a “honeyeater” – a group of birds which have highly developed brush-tipped tongues adapted for nectar feeding on numerous plants including this kangaroo paw flower (kangaroo paw plants are endemic to the south-west of Western Australia).

Although primarily a “honeyeater”, the Red Wattle Bird also eats a variety of insects which are often caught mid-air, and also some fruit.

Now that I have introduced some floral aspects in the two preceding images, here is a series of images of everlasting daisies (everlastings), plus Sturt’s Desert Pea, and Mallee Eucalyptus.

Up the road a little is a beautiful “terrace” beach at Yanchep, parts of which are sheltered by a reef which is delightfully overwashed. The image below shows this reef and placid waters immediately shoreward – we commented immediately that this is a wonderful spot for children to explore, enjoy, and hopefully be moved to curiosity.

The numerous offshore reefs and the ragged limestone cliffs of this portion of the coast are steeped in maritime history.

Texture and movement as oceanic water reunites with former oceanic reefs.

Dusk painted the ocean with some wondrous hues, each exquisitely ephemeral .

Karijini National Park – August 2012

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

The last blog of images taken over 10 days in the Austral winter of 2012. Karijini National Park is a must see – hope you enjoy these images presenting a feel of the place.

Weano Gorge – Karijini NP 2AM-111495
A motion blur image with abstract intentions.
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens. f8 for 1/5 second at ISO 100.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station, Western Australia.

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Andrew McInnes Photography

The missus and I had a very loose itinerary for our 10 day road trip together around parts of Western Australia; on the definite list were the stromatolites, the Pinnacles, and hot-air ballooning (see previous blog posts). We made no reservations, kept the fuel tank above 1/2 full, sort of looked at maps (some were very poor, some excellent), and just drove and enjoyed the scenery and each other immensely. On one leg of the journey the day was fast-moving toward night and we needed to find somewhere to sleep for the evening. We did not take tents or blankets so some shelter was necessary due to it being deep winter when we were there. Allison was analysing the road atlas when she said, “We have two accommodation options available. The first is a caravan park (a good option if their furnished vans aren’t already rented), the second is a “station”.” In Australia a station, when used in rural terms, is a large property (ranch in the USA). This particular station, Emu Creek Station http://www.emucreekstation.com/ is relatively small for the region – approximately 330,000 acres. I was instantly keen on the homestead stay at the station and the missus was enchanted by the idea.

We arrived unannounced just prior to dusk, were welcomed very kindly, conducted a brief business discussion and then excused ourselves to run down to the river to shoot some photo’s in the stunning light. What a bloody beautiful place this is. We shot a few images then returned to the homestead and enjoyed freshly made sausages, home-grown steaks, fresh made bread, delicious sides, and lovely company – dining with the owners and staff. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Emu-Creek-Outback-Station-Stays/10150102321265483

Later that night I took a few night shots before retiring for the evening. Early the next morning was exquisite and the missus and I went for a walk and captured a few more images before returning for a lovely brekky and then heading out as we had to be back in Perth to drop off the rental car, pick up a scientific instrument for the missus’ upcoming research expedition on the Indian Ocean, and then, regretfully, get me back on the plane to Texas for work.

Should you find yourself in the Pilbarra region I thoroughly recommend you stay at Emu Creek Station and enjoy the hospitality of Kylie and John Boyle and the staff.

We sure hope to return, only this time staying for a week or more to capture more of this beautiful place. I would thoroughly enjoy capturing the transition into “the wet” starting October’ish each year – this is monsoonal country. Hope you enjoy these photo’s, all of which are from around the homestead.

The homestead bathed in soft pastel light.

The next series of images are sequenced to illustrate the vitalness of water and the transition from pasture to riparian areas; each image will take you closer and closer to the permanent water-hole in the river until, finally, you can immerse yourself in the freshness of life’s liquid – vicariously at least.

I just love the flora of Australia and I thought these White River Gums to be fascinating.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111376
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens at ISO 400.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Typically I would not post such similar images as these two (above and below). However, experiencing the evening and the vista, I had distinctly different, yet very similar “feelings” when viewing this/these scenes. As such I am posting both as stand-alone images. Do you have a preference?

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111381
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens at ISO 100.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111424
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens at ISO 200.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111426
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens at ISO 200.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111427
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens at ISO 200.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111439
Canon 7D with Canon 24-105mm f/4 lens at ISO 200.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

An alternative to homestead stays, there are numerous camping opportunities along the river; here is a sample camp-site (and the billy is on the boil).

Emu Creek Station 2AM-29558
Canon 30D with Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens at ISO 800.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111402
Canon 7D with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens at ISO 400.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Emu Creek Station 2AM-111406
Canon 7D with Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 lens at ISO 400.
© Andrew and Allison McInnes/2AM Photography. All rights reserved.

Ava good night 😉

Andrew McInnes Photography

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