01.02.10
Posted in Birds, People, Travel at 8:30 pm by Warren Williams
Our last day in Goa was spent in Morjim after the recommendation from Darryl Baptista, which is home to many thousands of birds. It was also the least visited by other people, which was great news for us! I have noticed more recently, several news articles about the darker side of Morjim. Fortunately we never encountered any trouble during our three weeks in Goa, and would recommend anyone to FLY in and enjoy the cheap food, drinks and sun.
Local boy walking along the sandy banks
Morjim Fishing Boat
Thousands of birds in Morjim
Morjim boats lined up
Hawk on the lookout for smaller seabirds
Hermit Crab escaping
Really great water, much better than Calangute area
Angus in the crisp water
Thousands of birds flying north across the setting sun
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12.29.09
Posted in Animals, Birds, Landscape, Nature, Travel at 3:30 pm by Warren Williams
Returning back to Marcela the following morning, Raju was keen on showing more of the bush in the neighbouring areas, including his own property and yet more fruit! đŸ™‚ It was a great walk, seeing a beautiful, peaceful view of India, as we encountered many various animals and workers in the field.
Bananas on Raju’s property
The sad face of a local dog with mange
Massive King Cobra nest
One of the many tropical birds
Yep, another
Cameleon
Rich Paddy Field
Wilderness adventures, reminiscent of “Stand by Me”
Water buffalo
Another stunning Kingfisher
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12.28.09
Posted in Animals, Birds, Landscape, Travel at 9:00 pm by Warren Williams
Located between Old Goa and the road to Santo Estevam, Marcela is a small town where Angus’s grandmother has lived for many years. Her property has its own spring water well, and many fruit trees, which Raju was kind enough to get some coconuts down for the fresh milk.
Angus scooping the coconut out
Fresh spring water from the well
Raju with a crab from a water hole nearby
10 points for what this is?
View from atop water tank in Marcela bush
More rice fields from atop the water tank
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06.13.09
Posted in Architecture, Birds, Nature at 6:01 pm by Warren Williams
With a bright summer’s day looming over England, my friends Katie and Ken decided to venture off to Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon for a day trip. Considering I had been there a couple of years ago, I offered to show them around at one of the prettier and entertaining castles on offer.
The birds of prey were again on display, as well as a special flaming trebuchet and glorious warm sun.
The rear view of Warwick Castle with the Avon River passing by
Katie taking a photo in Stratfor-upon-Avon at sunset
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01.09.09
Posted in Birds, Nature, People at 6:00 pm by Warren Williams
Bokeh is the photographic term for the background blur of photos. Just gave myself a new Christmas present, in the form of Canon’s pristine 85 f1.2 L lens.
Full resolution, straight out of camera
Elayna & Lisa @ Mission Bay – Auckland’s waterfront
Pip the budgie
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01.06.09
Posted in Birds, Landscape, Travel at 9:53 pm by Warren Williams
With some beautiful hot summer weather, the West coast beach of Maori Bay, was a perfect spot to admire New Zealand’s rugged landscapes.
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12.19.08
Posted in Birds, Landscape, Nature, Travel at 11:46 pm by Warren Williams
The stunning twelve apostles are a collection of limestone stacks, located just offshore in the Port Campbell National Park, Victoria. Large crowds covered the good viewing platforms along the cliff entrance, however beach access is no longer available through Gibson Steps, and Thunder Cave.
Erosion caused the collapse of a stack in 2005
Looking East along the rugged coastline
Great viewing platforms along the length of cliff edge
Sunset over Twelve Apostles
Penguins after dark, using cameras maximum abilities
Penguins in the surf
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12.16.08
Posted in Birds, Landscape, Travel at 7:26 pm by Warren Williams
After a long days drive from the Freycinet National Park, arrived in Cradle Valley, featuring Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake – a popular trekking spot. Being so late in the evening, and the weather conditions damp, chose to complete the short 2-3 hour Dove Lake circuit.
The Boatshed on the Dove Lake walk
Forest Raven
After the walk, took a drive up to Devonport to get food, as everywhere local was shut
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09.28.08
Posted in Animals, Birds, Travel at 7:54 pm by Warren Williams
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.
Outside Regents Park tube station
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09.20.08
Posted in Animals, Birds at 4:45 pm by Warren Williams
The Safari Park at Longleat, opened in 1966, first in the world after Africa to allow you to drive through the animal enclosures.
One of the many giraffes
Monkey business
Camel – Rude to eat with the mouth open?
Heron
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08.03.08
Posted in Birds, People, Travel at 11:32 pm by Warren Williams
Darren’s a fellow photographer and friend, and drove himself and wife, Beatrix, along from London to the East coast of Kent – Broadstairs, followed by white cliffs of Dover. The weather was rather gloomy, so rather than shooting the intended landscapes, focused more on them as a married couple.
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07.17.08
Posted in Animals, Birds, People at 3:43 pm by Warren Williams
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
Beautiful Toucan, through some unsightly fence!
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07.15.08
Posted in Birds, Landscape, Travel at 8:47 pm by Warren Williams
An easy 90min drive West of Newcastle, opens up to the amazing views of the Lake District. With only one evening and morning to explore, decided to stay around Ullswater area, which is one of the more picturesque lakes.
Entrance to Ullswater from the North-East – a contrast to 9 months ago in Autumn:
Meanwhile as I set this shot up, 3 low flying RAF jets through low through the valley and across the lake. A shame I had the wide angle lens setup!
The scene where the jets had just flown by
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06.15.08
Posted in Animals, Birds, Landscape, People at 11:05 pm by Warren Williams
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.
Katie
Fake bridge
Christine
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04.08.08
Posted in Animals, Birds, General at 9:15 pm by Warren Williams
Just two days after heavy snows, the warm weather has melted the white landscapes, and brought the birds and squirrels back out.
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