Scott Murray
Senior Member
Of late I have suffered the motivation to get out and take photos. I relate this due to the ever present heat (37deg C today) and the fact that I got into my mind that there was nothing to photograph in the "dry season". Honestly I could not be more wrong, all I need is motivation and a keen eye. Yes maybe I need to look harder for the wetlands as they have mostly dried up but they are there and the wildlife should be more abundant due to the lack of water sources.
I would like to thank nikonites for renewing my motivation and passion for photography and within this blog I am going to try and capture the events and adventures leading up to some of my photos.
A little about myself, I am an Aussie and have been to various parts of the world always with camera in hand. Ever since I can remember I have taken photos, from film to digital. I love capturing that moment or sharing something unique. I also draw and paint and I guess in "some" of my composition I am thinking "will this make a good painting/drawing". In Australia we have had a mining boom which has allowed me to work within this industry, it also allows a lot of time off due to long working shifts. The average is a week off at a time. As you could probably guess this extra time off allows you to get out more and see the world.
During the years I have taken photos with a DSLR I have always used a Nikon, I think the reason being is that they sit in my hand just right and feel a part of me.
In March 2013 (which is approaching fast) I am heading to Africa for 56 days, and boy am I excited about that . I have started buying more camera gear (lens's, SD cards, mini rugged HDD). And have been reading "alot" about certain types of photography which include, wildlife photography, portraiture photography and candid or freelance journalism. It will be an amazing and unique trip which I hope to be able to capture with my own eyes and camera.
Over the following months I am hoping to increase my photography ability and am hoping to be able to get results from my D800 that I know are available with the correct technique/skills. I hope you enjoy what is to follow and the results that I am hoping to achieve.
Only one more 12hr shift after tonight and then I will be out and about taking photos which will be placed up in the critique sections for serious unbridled critique (please don't hold back).
Anyway thanks again for the motivation and I look forward to sharing my journey with you all.
I would like to thank nikonites for renewing my motivation and passion for photography and within this blog I am going to try and capture the events and adventures leading up to some of my photos.
A little about myself, I am an Aussie and have been to various parts of the world always with camera in hand. Ever since I can remember I have taken photos, from film to digital. I love capturing that moment or sharing something unique. I also draw and paint and I guess in "some" of my composition I am thinking "will this make a good painting/drawing". In Australia we have had a mining boom which has allowed me to work within this industry, it also allows a lot of time off due to long working shifts. The average is a week off at a time. As you could probably guess this extra time off allows you to get out more and see the world.
During the years I have taken photos with a DSLR I have always used a Nikon, I think the reason being is that they sit in my hand just right and feel a part of me.
In March 2013 (which is approaching fast) I am heading to Africa for 56 days, and boy am I excited about that . I have started buying more camera gear (lens's, SD cards, mini rugged HDD). And have been reading "alot" about certain types of photography which include, wildlife photography, portraiture photography and candid or freelance journalism. It will be an amazing and unique trip which I hope to be able to capture with my own eyes and camera.
Over the following months I am hoping to increase my photography ability and am hoping to be able to get results from my D800 that I know are available with the correct technique/skills. I hope you enjoy what is to follow and the results that I am hoping to achieve.
Only one more 12hr shift after tonight and then I will be out and about taking photos which will be placed up in the critique sections for serious unbridled critique (please don't hold back).
Anyway thanks again for the motivation and I look forward to sharing my journey with you all.