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

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.

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.

Hello Guys, this one is for the photographers that follow my blog. I've written a step by step guide on capturing the star trails image I posted a couple weeks back AND recorded a video on the post processing in Photoshop. Click the image to browse to the tutorial.

Comments always welcome :)

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.

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

Comments are always welcome :)

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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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