A surprising place to find serenity and beauty, located under Roseville Bridge, Sydney. I've been waiting to check this place out for some time now as you often find an early morning mist when it is cold. This day was no exception, it was one of Sydneys coldest morings in a long time measuring 1ºC.

BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

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Blue Mountains National Park, only a two hour drive from Sydney, even less if you set off at 3.30am like Tim Wrate, a fellow landscape photographer and I did last month. The early start got us in prime position (Echo Point) for the sunrise over the 'Three Sisters' a famous well photographed landmark in the area. After an hour of icy winds the sun had come up and the golden hour was over. The strong cross wind introduced a lot of camera shake ruining some of the panoramic shots, such is life with photography. This one I really like, a simple composition with the morning sun caressing the peak of hill crowned by castle ruins.

After sunrise and the golden hour it was time to head into the woods. A short drive North of Katoomba brings you to the Grand Canyon, a leafy walking track that takes you down into the canyon. After a long steep walk you reach an interesting set of rock steps, a favourite with photographers, making the hard slog a worth while journey. Two massive trees frame the stairs on either side leading the eye into the frame. What a perfect place for a large panorama photograph.

After a hard climb back out of the canyon we drove onto Wentworth Falls and the impressive Valley of the Waters. The walk takes you down past a series of cascading waterfalls and should not be missed on any visit to Sydney. A hard climb back but definitely worth it. This was my third trip here and I'm sure to go back.

I've sat on these photos for a couple months now and thought it about time to share them with you. Photographed down at Manly beach on a glorious evening, I just wish I been more organised to go out and take some landscapes, not to worry it's all good practice.

For the photographers, these photos are a great example of how telephoto lenses compact distance. Shot at 200mm the surfers are about 1km from the headland although looking at the photos you would never tell.

Nugget Point on the Otago Coast, South Island, New Zealand offers great views out towards the popular lighthouse as well as back up the coastline. Photographed here as the sun sets behind the hills, rain clouds move along the coastline and soon up to the headland.

What an amazing place! The old tram shed in Glebe Sydney have been unused for the last 60 years only to be visited by photographers, the occasional camera crew, party-goers, graffiti artists (yes I do mean artists, there is some exceptional work on display), and the unfortunate people that call it home.

Getting in can be hard, if the front doors aren't open there is a small window around the back you need to climb through with the help of some milk crates. Ahhhh, nothing like a spot of trespassing to motivate photo taking. The sheds are split into two halls, the main hall houses several stripped down and graffiti covered trams and an old bus. The place is littered with empty spray paint cans, old barrels, tires, broken glass, shoes, and other interesting rubbish. Unfortunately it won't be there for much longer as it is likely to be turned into the next block of bland apartments.

Urban Landscapes - Glebe Tram Sheds, Sydney

Urban Panorama

Selfy - Sorry this one isn't for sale :)

For information on how to get there and what to expect please view the Glebe Tram Shed photographers guide.

Another shot from the weekend of the Parkour guys running around Glebe Tram Station, Sydney. Urban landscapes to follow.

Spent most of today at the old tram station in Glebe. Urban landscapes and panoramas to follow but for now I thought I would share this one with you. It's amazing who you bump into when sneaking around old derelict buildings. These guys, 'Team 9Lives' from the Parkour club based in Fairfield are immense, check them out here.

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.

I'm please to announce I've won another Bronze Award at this years Epson International Photography awards for my panorama of Lake Pedder, in Southwest National Park, Tasmania. The judges didn't hand out any Golds, and only a few Silvers so a Bronze is a great achievement. Do you think they want us to try harder?

I'm pleased to announce that I have won a bronze award for my Picnic Rocks, Tasmania panorama at this years Epson International Photography awards. I have entered two other pano's but they have yet to be judged, lets hope they do as well.

Balls Head Reserve, Sydney and the surrounding area offers stunning views from the North shore back towards Sydney's CBD, the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. It's a place I've visited on several occasions, this time to capture the sun setting to the West, reflecting off the glass towers of the CBD and giving warmth to the clouds.

The world famous, instantly recognisable Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney Australia. Sunrise, one of the few moments where it can be enjoyed in solitude photographed here earlier in the year.

I felt that my panoramic images where a bit lost with my current setup so I have recently added a large image preview for all my images available by clicking on the large image in the purchase page. This gives you a bit more of an idea of the detail available in my prints.

The walkway from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach is somewhere I visit often as do many locals with good reason, it's beautiful. I'm a great fan of Cabbage Tree Bay and often find myself drawn to there in an effort to build up my local portfolio. After all the recent rain this morning was one of few that was clear enough to photograph but still had enough cloud to keep it interesting.

Cabbage Tree Bay, Manly, Sydney

Shelly Beach, Manly, Sydney - Panorama

Cabbage Tree Bay, Manly, Sydney - Panorama

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At the North end of Whitehaven Beach lies the Hill Inlet in Queensland idyllic Whitsunday Islands. Whitsunday Island one of 74 in the Whitsundays is world renowned for its pristine white silica sand beaches and neon aqua waters. The serenity is embodied by this massive panoramic photograph and would look truly inspiring on any wall. Photographic prints start from 24" up to an impressive 90" (2.3m) or even bigger in canvas.

Hornby Lighthouse on Sydney's South Head is an iconic lighthouse known for its red and white colours. Perched high above the water its sandstone footings glow in the early morning sun. This horizontal panoramic print is available in a 24" print and upto 54" in canvas would be a great addition to any home.

Long Reef, Collaroy, Northern Beaches, Sydney, Australia, originally uploaded by lee duguid.

I'm in the process of creating video tutorials to go with my one day photography course. I choose this shot as an example and processed it from scratch. I'm happy with the end results.

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A customer has sent me this image I would like to share with you. It's a feature wall in his house with my image of Natural Bridge, Springbrook National Park, Queensland printed on wallpaper. It's over 4 meters wide, crazy huh! It's a slightly different version than I have on my site, I'll be sure to post it soon.

I now have a selection of free desktop wallpapers available for download. If you would like one please click the image below. I've tried to accomodate for the majority of screen resolutions so I hope you find something suitable. Enjoy!

The majestical Picnic Rocks, Eddystone National Park, Tasmania. This panorama was shot almost a year ago on a trip to Tasmania in the Autumn. I stayed the night not far from here in a campervan and spent most of the night chatting to a couple of hardy fishermen sat around a logfire. I love this place, I can see why the region, the Bay of Fires and its beaches are voted the best in Australia.