focussed's PhotoBlog

Freedom

2008-09-16T09:33:07Z

Ive been pre-occupied with thoughts of freedom lately. Can I find a way to exist without being bound by the pressures we all face to conform to the rules of the game? I get up and go to work everyday and wonder why I am spending so much time in my precious life doing something I feel I have to do, instead of doing the things I want to do. Can I find the courage to live the life I dream instead of the life Im told to live? Can anyone ever truly be free? On a side note, it's been so long. I miss this place. Hope your all doing well. xo

The Teacher/The Student.

2008-07-30T09:49:45Z

After years of trying to forget my most of my schooling years, ive somehow managed to find myself in the position of being both a teacher and a student. How ironic. In case any of you are wondering if Ive dropped off the face of the earth, the answer is no. Ive just gone back to school. I finally stopped thinking and talking about how much Id love to study photography and have enrolled myself in a part-time course. This is what that track post was all about. While Im still not really sure where it's all going to take me, I do know Im loving every minute of it . On a final note, I'm expected to shoot a ton of photos each week, receive critique and offer critique to others. Im not sure what that will mean for my blog. I may be totally photo'ed out! I may continue to post significantly less, or some months not at all. We'll see how it all plays out.

Snowscapes

2008-07-19T09:39:39Z

Ive been back at work this week and really tired which explains my absence from posting, commenting and replying. I miss this place but Im not sure how I can fit it all in. Next week is set to get a whole lot busier. Stay tuned. Until then, here's some more freshness ;)

There's No Bizz Like Snow Bizz

2008-07-13T23:59:22Z

Its been a slow start to the season but finally things are looking good! After a week of watching the snow cams and weather reports carefully, we decided it was time to dust off the cobwebs and head out for our first board. Awesome conditions and brilliant fun! I think I'll dedicate this set to all of you in the Northern Hemisphere who are sweltering in the summer heat. Hopefully this will cool you all off just a little ;)

Thoughts Of Winter

2008-07-10T00:36:25Z

The cold seems to have taken a firm grip. Winter has certainly arrived. It seems to have frozen the sky, dusted the grass in frost and brought my inspiration to a stand still. Winter tries to suppress growth, but I feel rejuvenation on it's way.

The Graveyard

2008-06-30T14:19:46Z

Who would have thought that jumping a fence to get closer to an old train track would unveil an exciting train graveyard? I could have stayed there for hours but it was getting dark quickly so I just snapped a few before heading home. ** Schools out for two weeks! Yay!! Hopefully ill have some time to catch up on some blogs in between all my relaxing ; )

Caturday V's Raturday

2008-06-23T16:37:49Z

Puddle

2008-06-18T23:34:17Z

Ive been on the hunt for interesting reflections in puddles for a while now. Unfortunately with our ongoing drought here in Melbourne, nice big puddles arn't a common occurrence. Id love to do a bit of a series on them though and am going to persevere with the perfect puddle hunt. Im also going to self critique this shot and save you all the trouble. I should have perhaps thought about straightening the lines in the reflection. I was in a rush though (courtesy of my rumbling stomach and starving, complaining husband). Although I also think the imperfection perhaps adds a little something.

TTV means fun for me!

2008-06-16T00:24:56Z

Here are some of my first real TTV (Through The Duaflex Viewfinder with my DSLR) shots. There is no photo shopping to these at all. I had to build a contraption to block out the light and decided to make it out of a PVC pipe rather than cardboard. It isnt the most beautiful piece of equipment and it also looks really awkward, but im actually getting comfortable with it fairly quickly. Needless to say I got some very odd looks from people driving past when i was out shooting today. I may have to jazz it up a little. Maybe covering it all in black tape wont make it stand out so much. Maybe some bedazzler jewels? lol...hmm..maybe not. I also bought some b&w film so I can use the camera in it's indented way. For anyone interested, instead of re spooling 120 onto 620, I ended up just grinding down the sides of the 120 spool and hey-presto...it fit! I'm not expecting much from my first roll. The shutter is so clangey and cumbersome that it makes it hard to hold the camera steady. Still, there is nothing like the excitement of developing a roll of film. As if I dont have my hands full enough with all this going on, Ive also been having a play with Polaroids lately. Imagine if you will, me, walking around with a Polaroid camera wrapped around one wrist, DSLR around the neck and Duaflex hanging off the end of a PVC pipe...lol BTW - I foresee MANY hours of entertainment with this contraption so brace yourself.....haha

Duaflex II

2008-06-12T23:13:43Z

My TLR arrived...YAY! She's in pretty good condition considering it's age and after a good clean she is looking mighty pretty. I had a few requests to post some shots so here she is.