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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05.29.09
Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 5:00 am by Warren Williams
With London having such a high latitude, sunrise/sunset in the middle of the year is rather extreme. This mornings sunrise was up before 5am, which meant leaving home at 330am to venture towards the Isle of Dogs near Canary Wharf for a view over the Thames and O2 Dome. What a beauty of a day, she turned out to be…
At this point, I also created a sequence of shots that I pieced into a video:
85L @ f2.8 DOF test
Dawn over the O2 Dome
Another version of the same angle
Shooting over the grass
Silhouette of the O2 Dome
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04.22.09
Posted in General, Nature at 4:45 pm by Warren Williams
More than a year has passed since last visited St James’s park, next to Buckingham Palace. Back then, plenty of daffodils were on display, however this year the season has already passed, with the other flowers in full colour.
Dying Daffodil
Bluebells
Field of flowers, with London Eye
Spent the next few days at the family home in Hastings, where the garden was also blooming.
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01.26.09
Posted in Landscape, Nature at 10:30 pm by Warren Williams
Piha and Karekare beach have been my local beach for many years, after living up in Waiatarua and Oratia. This was my forth visit in the past couple of weeks, but first time with the camera.
View from up Lion Rock
Lion Rock
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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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12.21.08
Posted in Animals, Nature, Travel at 2:00 pm by Warren Williams
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.
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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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12.18.08
Posted in Aviation, Nature, Travel at 6:27 pm by Warren Williams
Just departing Hobart over Seven Mile beach
Circle rainbow only seen from above, with moisture in the air and the sun behind you
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12.17.08
Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 7:52 pm by Warren Williams
The imposing Cradle Mountain, standing 1545metres (5069ft) tall looked like a formidable peak to climb. Rising to the challenge, decided to head up via the Marions lookout track, packed with camera gear, water and a heavy tripod (quite possibly the silliest idea of 2008!). The total trek took over eight hours, including the final hour of ascent of Cradle Mountain, scrambling over large boulders on the very steep slope.
A few hours later the next morning, Cradle Mountain comes into view
Lake Lilla, during the ascent of Marion’s lookout
Cradle Mountain and Dove Lake
Climbing dangerous loose rocks overlooking Dove Lake
And the view left
Ascended the very steep rocky area to the left
Looking South with Mark atop a safer platform
Valley behind Cradle Mountain
The actual summit was further West along the range, however didn’t provide views over Dove Lake and the valley below. Rather than keeping to the path, many climbers including myself went straight up, which was steeper, more dangerous, but provided far superior views.
Following the edge track back, provided good views over Dove Lake
Eight hours later, the light has changed over the boat shed
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12.15.08
Posted in Animals, Landscape, Nature, Travel at 8:01 pm by Warren Williams
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!
Glorious Hazards Beach
Idyllic Hazards Beach
Northern end of Hazards Beach
Honeymoon Bay with stunning clear water
Rain clouds on their way in, blocking the sun
Sun briefly comes out again to light up the Hazards
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Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 9:00 am by Warren Williams
Swansea is Tasmania’s oldest seaside settlement, with views stretching outwards over Great Oyster Bay and the Freycinet National Park.
The highest land on Freycinet Peninsula, marking where the next destination was
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Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 5:25 am by Warren Williams
Just beyond the Tasman Arch, is this stunning scene, looking further South East along the Tasman Peninsula
Sunrise at 5:25am just below the stormy skies
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12.14.08
Posted in Landscape, Nature, Travel at 9:53 pm by Warren Williams
The Tasman Peninsula starts from Eagleneck Wood featuring rugged coastal scenery, and the historic former convict settlement of Port Arthur.
View over Pirates Bay
Pathway down to Pirates Bay and Tessellated Pavement
Tessellated Pavement (Tessellated detail shot on flickr)
Tasman Arch
Port Arthur from the harbour
Bumble bee amongst the many flowers in the garden
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11.09.08
Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Nature, Travel at 8:39 pm by Warren Williams
Scotney Castle is a ruined 14th century, set in picturesque surroundings of a lake and English gardens.
A different mood
“Anke”, who runs the popular blog, http://anke.blogs.com/
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10.26.08
Posted in Animals, General, Nature at 10:03 pm by Warren Williams
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!
Fire service arrive ten minutes later
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