12.21.08
Koala on Great Ocean Road
Taking the beautiful Great Ocean Road back to Melbourne, came across a forest of Eucalyptus trees. Immediately saw these cute Koala very close to the road edge.
12.15.08
Freycinet National Park & Wineglass Bay
The arrival into the Freycinet National Park is marked with some spectacular views and pristine clear waters. After breakfast on the shore of Coles Bay, headed for the main carpark at the base of the Hazards (620m). Chose to complete the 11.5km walk over the Hazards, down through to Wineglass Bay, and across the isthmus to Hazards Beach, before finally zipping around the base of Mt Hazard on the coastal track.
The first 45min walking uphill is rewarded with some spectacular views across Wineglass Bay
Wineglass Bay with the approaching surf
Plenty of Wallabies around, as well as snakes, frogs and spiders!
Honeymoon Bay with stunning clear water
Rain clouds on their way in, blocking the sun
10.26.08
Fire! Horse float ignites
Whilst returning from a trip to Dover on the A260 shortly before the A2, came across a truck with horse float trailer, which had just started pluming smoke before rapidly igniting and engulfing the truck in massive fireballs. Fortunately no people or horses were harmed.
Fifteen seconds after ignition!
09.28.08
London Zoo
The London zoo, is the oldest scientific zoo in the world, which opened in 1828. It’s currently undergoing a transformation to redevelop the animal environments to match their natural habitat. Unfortunately I didn’t have time to see the butterfly and aquarium exhibitions.
09.20.08
Dances With Wolves
With some great lighting through the trees at Longleat, the Canadian Timber Wolves shone brilliantly.
Longleat Lions
Managed to get very close to a couple of lions, amongst the drive through safari at Longleat. Parked beside the first lion seen, just a couple of metres away, and managed to fire off several frames of a yawn – making them into a video:
Longleat – Herbivores
The Safari Park at Longleat, opened in 1966, first in the world after Africa to allow you to drive through the animal enclosures.
08.23.08
Chessington Zoo and Theme Park
Time for reliving the past, with a visit to Chessington, the first time since 1989. Some of the original rides are still here, such as the Runaway train and log flume, but no sign of the gorilla that terrorised me as a boy! đŸ˜›
07.17.08
Banham Zoo, Norfolk
After a few days in Newcastle, travelling around Tynemouth, Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall, decided to drive down to Norfolk and visit some friends for a few days. First up was a quick trip to the local Banham Zoo.
Sarah enjoying the animal displays
07.16.08
The Real Hadrian’s Wall
Surprise surprise, some photos I posted last year weren’t actually the wall, but something else. Deciding to put things right, ventured back there after leaving Ullswater.
View of Hadrian’s Wall, along a ridge – if you look closely, can see some people camping overnight
View from further along the ridge
With my friend Adam Gray, peak of summer, but very cold
06.15.08
Hampstead Heath
Hampstead Heath is London’s largest and most beautiful park. Views from Parliament Hill overlook most of London, whilst the park also features open air public swimming pools and plenty of walking tracks.
04.08.08
Danson Park Wildlife
Just two days after heavy snows, the warm weather has melted the white landscapes, and brought the birds and squirrels back out.
04.05.08
Elegant Mute Swan, Danson Lake
A morning chilly walk around Danson Park, saw a lone mute swan in the lake nearby. Not deterred by my close presence, allowed me to get a few shots.
02.17.08
Muriwai Gannet Colony Sunset
After shooting the wedding in Napier, drove back to Auckland and decided to unwind at Muriwai, above the rugged coastline below from the gannet colony lookout. Being limited to just a 105mm lens, made bird photography rather difficult, but still managed to get a few snaps when they were closer. Further tested the new Sigma 12-24 ultra wide angle, which gave some good results.
Three seperate exposures/shutter speeds to create this view looking North
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