Well spring is upon us (in Australia anyway), the sun is out and life is good. So what's been happening this last few months? Well I'm still processing my European shots. In fact I've almost been back a year now, and I'm busy working through my Italian images (got to love Italy for photography, ah Tuscany). Link to Greek images below including the famous Santorini and other Perinthian Islands. A month or so ago I went on an amazing trip to the snow (Kosciusko National Park) producing some of my best work, be sure to check that out. Also if you are interested in the 'why or how' here's an interview about my landscape photography: Lee Duguid – Interview.

Photography Courses

I have released new group course dates, for more information please browse to my website: photography courses.

Manly, Sydney
24th September – 12.30pm to 6.30pm - price $245
15th October – 1.30pm to 7.30pm – price $245

Sydney City
17th September- 12.30pm to 6.30pm - price $265
22nd October – 1.45pm to 7.45pm – price $265

Latest Images

Click the images below for more photographs from the area.

South Curl Curl

Freshwater

Warriewood Blow hole

Dee Why


Garigal National Park

Greece

Kosciuszko National Park

Some of my best work yet and all it took was a snow shoe hike into the back country of Kosciuszko, click an image to read more and view the entire collection.

Seven Days, Seven Photos

I embarked on taking photos every day a couple weeks back, here are the results. Some of the images you will see above, others not (photos from Sydney City, and Manly).

Photography Tips

For the budding photographers I blogged about the eternal question, UV Filters, should I use one? and also reviewed my new camera bag, the F-Stop Tilopa Back Country.

Q&A
If you ever have any questions about how I do anything please feel free to ask me on my Q&A page here:

Tis almost the season to be jolly, but with summer here I think my spirits are already somewhat lifted. I even got up at 5am this week to shoot a sunrise, completely out of character. So onto the news, wow, when I look back it's been a productive time. First up, some free stuff.

Print Giveaway

Pick your favourite photo on my Facebook fanpage to be in with a chance of winning a signed 16×24 print. For more information click here: 

Don't delay the competition finishes on Friday 2nd December.

Photography Education

I've recently created an Education section on my website and now offer personal Photoshop tuition, advanced workshops (see below), basic courses and some videos. Look out for more video tuition in the coming months. Check out my entire offering here: Photography Course

If you are after some advanced tuition and Photoshop guidance I will be holding a workshop in the Blue Mountains early next year. Click the image below to find out more, and don't forget to register your interest at the bottom of the page.

Christmas Hours

I'm off to Europe again mid December to enjoy some rain and cold and will return mid January (via Thaliand..one week of warmth, photography and relaxation). Order cut off dates for Christmas are as follows:

Prints: 9th December 2011
Courses (Gift Pack): 12th December 2011

Calendars 2012

I'm pleased to announce my new 2012 calendar titled 'Australia'. Still to come early next week I have a Northern Beaches, & Europe calendar, click below to view and purchase.

  

Latest Images

Click the images below for more photographs from the area.

Long Reef, Sydney

 

Coogee, Sydney

Wollogorang, NSW

Venice, Italy

 

Tuscany, Italy

Budapest, Hungary

Curl Curl, Sydney

Photography Tips

If you have any concerns about the security of your images online read my post: Dude Who Stole my Pictures

Buying a new dSLR for Christmas, here are some tips: my First dSLR

Q&A
If you ever have any questions about how I do anything please feel free to ask me on my Q&A page here:

Lee’s March 2011 Newsletter

Hello all, it’s been a while I know, this is my first update of 2011. So what have I been up to? Looking back through my blog posts I’ve actually been really busy. It surprises me how much I’ve done actually. So the slow process of publishing my images from Europe continues with the release of several images from both Scotland and England. Plenty more in the pipeline, can’t wait to show you Slovenia and Plitvice Lakes in Croatia. So on to the news.

PHOTOGRAPHY GIVEAWAY:
From today I’m running a competition on my Facebook page giving away either a place on one of my Sydney Group Photography Courses OR a Print voucher valued at AU$250 for purchasing a print or prints from my gallery. Check out my for details on how to enter: www.facebook.com/leeduguidphotography

NEW IMAGES:
Here are some of the images I’ve taken over the last few months including photos from Europe taken last year. Click the links below to see all the images from the area.

Europe

Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Holy Island, Northumberland, England

London, England

Australia:

Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney

Soldiers Beach and Norah Head, Central Coast

Other projects:
Cole Classic, Manly, Sydney

If you haven’t checked it out already I shot a tilt shift time lapse of Australia’s largest Ocean race, the Cole Classic. This short film comprises of a few thousand still images each processed to give a miniature effect. Check out my time lapse blog for more information. I’ll be releasing an ebook in the coming weeks for the photographers out there.

Q&A
If you ever have any questions about how I do anything please feel free to ask me on my Q&A page here:

Have a great weekend and Earth Hour!

Lee

Lee’s November Newsletter

G’day all,

I’m very happy to be back in sunny Australia after three fantastic months traveling Europe. I’m now almost back up to speed and should have a set of images from the Lake District for your viewing pleasure very soon. I’m working through the images in order so after the Lake District is Scotland, Greece and then many more.

Photography Course Update – 20% discount (for this weekend only)

I have a couple spaces available on this weekends Landscape photography course. As there are only a few days left I am happy to offer a 20% discount (discount rate of $196) to my email subscribers and Facebook fans. It’s not too late so get in quick, please email me if you are interested. The course is being held in Manly at 2pm, Saturday 27th and will run until about 8pm.

I have also posted some new course dates taking place in the new year, a great Christmas gift for someone interested in photography. For more information and to book online please read my photography courses page.

Photography Calendar 2011

For only $30 you can get a hold of either a New Zealand or Sydney’s Northern Beaches 2011 calendar. These are the same as last years (I’ll have new designs up next year) so if you missed out last year now is your chance.

Other News

I’ve posted a couple blog posts this month, one packed full of composition tips and another about buying the best tripod. Click the links below to read more.

Composition Tips Blog Post

Which Tripod? Blog Post

Edinburgh Military Tattoo taken with new tripod – more images soon

Speak soon
Lee

Hi guys,
As you may know I’m currently on a three month trip overseas travelling through Europe experiencing the culture, and taking some photographs along the way. Now half way through the trip I have visited England, Scotland, Greece (Santorini photographed above), Italy, and Croatia. Up next is Slovenia, Austria, Spain, Italy again, and maybe France. I have posted a couple preview images for your viewing pleasure with many more images to come on my return to Australia. I’ve also shot some video so look out for that. If you are looking for a great Christmas gift I will be back online at the start of November, and honouring all orders well before Christmas. I also have many photography course dates available and course gift vouchers if you are looking for something a bit different. For now, here are some images for you, enjoy.

Matera, Italy

Mykonos, Greece

Isle of Skye, Scotland

Buttermere, Lake District, England

Ciao!
Lee

Lee’s August Newsletter

Hi guys, here is a final update before I hit the road travelling Europe.

European Trip
From Wednesday 4th August I will be overseas travelling in Europe for 3 months. For this reason I have disabled the shopping cart on my website rather than risk selling substandard or unsigned prints. I’ll be blogging as I go, posting new images and some video all going well. Keep an eye on my Facebook page or blog my latest posts.

Coming soon….photography from England, Scotland, Greece, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria & Spain

Photography Course – new dates
Photography courses will resume on my return. I’ve got three dates booked in just now and will add more if required. The summer course should fill up quick so don’t delay.

Saturday 27th November 2010 – Manly NSW
Saturday 4th December 2010 – Sydney NSW
Saturday 18th December 2010 – Manly NSW

New Images

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Nugget Point, Otago, New Zealand

I took this one a while back but never got around to processing and posting it. Photographed on route to Nugget Point Lighthouse I remembered a very important rule of photography, don’t forget to look behind you. This is often forgotten as photographers become absorbed in what’s infront of them when the light can sometimes be much better behind.

Garigal National Park, Syndey, Australia

Photographed on one of Sydney’s coldest mornings for years, Garigal National Park below Roseville Bridge was hovering just about freezing. An early morning mist often gathers in this valley before burning off as the sun rises in the sky.

Blue Mountains National Park including Valley of the Waters and the Grand Canyon

I recently visited Blue Mountains National Park photographing a sunrise from the lookout at Katoomba, the Grand Canyon (image at top of this email) and Valley of the Waters. Click here to view the entire collection from this trip.

Thanks guys, until next time.

Lee

Hi guys, here’s a quick round up of what I’ve been up to in the last couple months, and what I have coming up.

Photography Course – new dates

I have locked in two course dates for this month, book now to get my fantastic introductory rate which will expire after these course dates! The two dates are the last until later in the year so don’t delay. I’ve had some really positive feedback from past participants, they managed to shoot great photographs on the day, learnt how to use their cameras in manual mode (scary!) and even had time for some fun. For those of you that don’t already know, the course includes a booklet with all my tips and tricks, a CD with Photoshop and processing video tutorials and most importantly you get to spend 6 magical hours with me taking photos, asking questions and learning my techniques.

For more information and to book a course please visit here. 

Manly, Sydney – Saturday 10th July 2010
City, Sydney – Saturday 17th July 2010

Photography Awards
I’ve entered in a couple photography competitions of late working towards official accreditation from the AIPP (Australian Institute of Profession Photography). Of the competitions I entered I won four awards, a Silver at the National AIPP Landscape Photographer of the Year for which I get published in their yearly book, a Silver at the NSW equivalent both for my photo of Flinders Street Station and two bronze awards at this year’s Epson International Photography Pano Awards for my images of Picnic Rocks, Tasmania and Lake Pedder, Tasmania.

New images
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Shelly Beach & Cabbage Tree Bay, Manly, Sydney

A glorious morning down at Cabbage Tree Bay produced several stunning images, two of which are massive panorama’s that would look great in any home. Click the image below to view more new photos from the area.

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge

The early morning sun lights up the sails of the Opera House, Sydney.

Balls Head, Sydney, Australia

A beautiful, yet subtle sunset gives warmth to the tall buildings of Sydney’s CBD.

Glebe Tram Sheds, Sydney, Australia

What an incredible place, click the image below to read more about the tram sheds and for several more images taken from the day.

European Trip

Armed with my new Canon 5D Mark II at the start of next month I will be leaving for a 3 month trip around Europe. I plan to visit the Greek Islands, South and North Italy, Croatia, Austria, Spain and the UK. If anyone has any photo location tips I would love to hear from you. One I’m really looking forward to is the Isle of Skye in my native Scotland. Keep an eye on my blog for updates and maybe even some videos

Light Painting Tutorial

For the photographers out there I’ve posted a capture article and post processing video to show what exactly was involved in creating my star trails image. Photographed at North Head, Manly this photo is made up of several components, painting with a variety of light sources to create a truly unique effect. The star trails is the result of a whopping 30 minute exposure.


That’s it for now, I’ll be posting new images from the Blue Mountains in the coming weeks, if I don’t email you before I leave keep an eye on my blog for updates.

Thanks guys, take care.

Lee

Lee’s March Newsletter

Hi guys, just a quick update to remind you the large photo print sale is in its last couple of days so if you want to save 30% don’t delay. More information can be found on my blog. I’ve been busy doing some video tutorials this month, I’m trying to get a few together before going live. If there are any techniques or photos you want to learn how I did please let me know.

Landscape Photography Course

If you would like to learn how I capture my award winning landscape photography you can now join me for personal or group tuition. The short courses takes place on either two midweek evenings (including two sunset shoots) or a weekend day (one afternoon shoot, one sunset) and cater to all skill levels.

For more information please click here. If you would like to participate in a group lesson please email me via the contact page and I’ll keep you posted with proposed dates.

New images
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Circular Quay & St Mary’s Cathedral Sydney

A recent day out in the city provided for some interesting images. The conditions were perfect for some very long day time exposures and time lapse photography (stay tuned).

Honeymoon Bay Jervis Bay & Lake Te Anau NZ

I’ve uploaded a couple new panoramic photos in the last month. The first is of Lake Te Anau shot early morning as the first light hits the tops of the distant hills. The second of the peaceful Honeymoon Bay, Jervice Bay NSW a great spot for a camp, swim and fish.

Thanks,
Lee

Welcome to my February, 2010 newsletter. January and early February have been taken up with some other projects such as writing tutorials, more tilt shift video including a ‘how to’ video (coming real soon), learning off camera flash, and shooting a corporate awards night. There are plenty more interesting bits on the blog if you have 5 minutes. A short camping trip down near Batemans Bay / Jervis Bay (a beautiful part of the world without a doubt!) is as close to landscape photography as I’ve been So the big news:

30% SALE on all 24 x 16 photo prints
With Valentine’s day almost upon us (and because I love you all so much) I’m offer a massive 30% discount on all 24 x 16 photographic prints. The price is already adjusted on the website so all you need to do is find the image you like. Postage and packaging is still free to anywhere in the world so why not have me send it directly to someone special overseas. This offer ends on Sunday 14th March so get in quick, for more information please read my blog.

The sale includes all framed images I’m currently exhibiting at Ash’s table until 22nd February pop down for a look and some lunch.

Small and Medium Prints
I have decided to permanently lower the prices of my medium and small print sizes. I hope this will make my photography accessible to everyone with prices as low as $65 and $115 for the 8×12 and 12×18 prints respectively.

Better Photography, Photographer of the Year
Well it looks like I’ve placed in the top 50 Australian Landscape photographers for 2009 as voted by Better Photography magazine. I’m continuing to grow as a photographer with each year so I hope to build on this achievement. I entered four images all of which received recognition, to read more click here.

New images
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Little Manly Cove
Here is a long exposure shot at Little Manly Cove.

Honeymoon Bay (Jervis Bay) & Kioloa Headland
A couple more to come from this area in the coming weeks.

Thanks,

Lee

Happy New Year, hello and welcome to my first newsletter of 2010. Since we last spoke I’ve been to the North Island of NZ, dabbled in tilt shift time lapse video making, shot a models portfolio and published my first photographic guide (Manly, NSW). In between all of that I’ve been organising my exhibition at Ash’s Table, processed some new images, consumed half a turkey and celebrated New Year! Here are some points of interest:

Exhibition Ash’s Table – Reminder
Starting January 13th running for 6 week I will be exhibiting at Ash’s Table Cafe, Manly. I hope you can make it along, have a coffee and check out my images.

Ivanhoe Hotel Manly – Australia Day
On Australia Day (Tuesday 26th January), 11am-3pm I will be displaying 10 images from the Northern Beaches on the lobby bar plasma screens. A good excuse to go for a beer not that you need one on Australia day!

New Zealand – new images
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This month I’ve got some new shots from New Zealand’s North Island. I managed to get a few in whilst dodging the rain clouds, unfortunately it was a bit of a wasted trip in that respect. I’ll be posting more in the coming weeks as I get time to process them.