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

I’ve won another Silver award for my image of Flinders Street Station in Melbourne but this time in the Australia wide AIPP (Australian Institute of Professional Photographers) Landscape Photographer of the Year 2010, not just in the NSW sector. This gives me another point towards accreditation and more importantly I get published in the yearly AIPP book.

That’s all the awards for now, back to updates on new photos for the coming months.

Silver Award – Exceeds standard of Professional Practice with high levels of imagination, craft or skill.

Well it looks like I placed in the top 50 of the 2009 Better Photography Photographer of the Year Competition with my Great Ocean Road image. The funny thing is first place along with every other entry in the top 50 also got Silver Awards!!! I’m not that bad after all

To see the top 50 please follow the link.

The results are in for Better Photography Magazine’s Photographer of the Year 2009. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like I’ve won it this time but it’s not all bad news. The photos I did enter have all been given either silver or bronze awards (see definitions below). The entries are judged by Peter Eastway, Philip Andrews, Nick Rains, Tony Hewitt and Christian Fletcher. These guys are at the top of their game so to be recognised in this manner is a great achievement.

Gold Award – Exhibiting excellence in all areas, with exceptional vision, creativity and innovation
Silver Award – High standard of photographic practice, craft or skill, superior in imagination.
Bronze Award – Very good photographic practice, on the road to achieving a high standard or excellence