Sydney
I took these photos when I travelled to Sydney in 2013 and thought it would be nice to repost them for those who have not seen them before.
I took these photos when I travelled to Sydney in 2013 and thought it would be nice to repost them for those who have not seen them before.
I have recently been thinking about getting a new camera with a higher megapixel count - either the Fujifilm X-T2 or the X-Pro2. Searching through my photo library I found some photos taken back in 2005 when I was in Canada. The photos in this post were all taken on a Nikon D70 - a 6MP camera. I can't remember what lens I was using, but I am sure it was a standard kit lens. Seeing these photos taken on the Nikon D70 have given me reason to pause and reconsider an upgrade just yet. I was happy with what I got with a 6MP DSLR - I still am. Perhaps the 16MP X-T1 will be my camera of choice for a while longer.
Steve, Olivia and I drove to Hallett Cove and walked along the Hallett Cove Boardwalk. Steve flew his DJI Phantom 4 drone whilst Olivia and I took some photos of the sun setting over the ocean. You can find out more information on the Hallett Cove Boardwalk and the Marion Costal Walking Trail here.
I was given some tickets to see tonights football match at Adelaide Oval. It was the local club, the Adelaide Crows vs West Coast Eagles. I brought the X-T1 along and was pleasantly surprised by how well it performed - like a little champion. I was able to able to get some great shots with the XF 18-135 lens. I have to say that this lens is a must for a Fuji photographer, the OIS is sensational and it's a remarkably versatile lens. Having taken it to the US, Switzerland and France I know that it is an excellent travel lens, but to see it perform like this for sport was a surprise. I wonder how the XF 50-140 F2.8 would have performed ... if only I had that lens in my kit!
I had hoped to put up more photos of street scenes, people in the city or some black and white images next, but I visited Marino Rocks again and snapped the photo above. I couldn't help but put this one up.
Last week my friend Steve bought a new toy ... a DJI Phantom 4! So he decided to take it down to Marion Rocks for flight. Unfortunately he forgot the lighting cable that connects the control unit to the iPad mini. That didn't stop him, he took it out over the water anyway. Here are a few shots of it in flight at sunset.
Today I drove down to Myponga Beach with my daughter. Unfortunately I did not have my tripod with me, however I did manage to snap a nice sunset. I'll be heading back there again soon and when I do I will update this post with more photos.
The Smelter is a small and homely cafe located in the town of Wallaroo, South Australia. Adorned with items from the past and bathed in vintage copper pendant lighting, the cafe is a relaxing place to enjoy a good breakfast on a Saturday morning. I ordered the magnificent Prana Chai Latte and a Smelter Big Breakfast (pictured below). Classic jazz music from the 1940's playing on the vintage styled music box was a nice touch too. I'll have to try a coffee the next time I visit.
On Easter Sunday I took the family to Victor Harbour and went for a walk around Granite Island. It's a nice place, although I am a little sad that the penguins are no longer living and breeding there. I love the colour of the rocks, they have an orange tint on them like the rocks on Kangaroo Island.
The Adelaide Central Market is a wonderful place to buy fresh produce. The quality and variety of food is exceptional. The only problem is that you will need a bank loan to cover the cost of impulse buying. I couldn't resist the Smelly Cheese Shop and the smallgoods at Standoms.