One thing I have always struggled with is taking photos of people who I don’t know. I have this idea that, somehow, getting a photo of someone without them realising is an invasion of privacy – having their image committed to a kind of permanency that they may not appreciate.
Another beach I often visit is Burleigh on the Gold Coast. It has some interesting rock formations at either end of the beach, and is a fairly quiet beach if you are there early enough in the morning. Recently I have been venturing out of my photographic ‘comfort zone’, playing
Sailor’s warning… but photographer’s delight! This amazing sunrise appeared at Burleigh on the Gold Coast a few months ago.
The sea is fabulous in winter here in Queensland – often crystal clear and flat. Here are some photos from the recent winter months taken at the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. I was experimenting with slow shutter speeds and panning in the second image – I’d like to try