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The old Bank Of Adelaide located in the historical district of...

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:20:13 +0930

The old Bank Of Adelaide located in the historical district of Port Adelaide South Australia.

An old stone terrace building Port Adelaide.

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:32:40 +0930

An old stone terrace building Port Adelaide.

The old docks of Port Adelaide as seen from a newer boat...

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:59:08 +0930

The old docks of Port Adelaide as seen from a newer boat landing.

A railway line from a time gone by.

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:17:34 +0930

A railway line from a time gone by.

Another beautiful find along the docks of Port Adelaide.

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:42 +0930

Another beautiful find along the docks of Port Adelaide.

An old tug boat at Port Adelaide.

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:29:17 +0930

An old tug boat at Port Adelaide.

At the bay.

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:00 +0930

At the bay.

Adelaide Street Art

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:13:24 +0930

Adelaide Street Art:

Hi guys. I have recently started photographing some awesome street art around Adelaide. I would love to caption the images with their respective artists, so if anyone can assist this please inbox me a message.

Adelaide’s first power station. I would have loved to get...

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:14:37 +0930

Adelaide’s first power station.

I would have loved to get in and take some closer images of the interior, but alas it is shut off from the public, as is the front of the building which can only be viewed from the metropolitan railway.

Marble & Cement Work Co. Ltd. Somethings never change, and...

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:03:21 +0930

Marble & Cement Work Co. Ltd.

Somethings never change, and this office block in Adelaide’s backstreets in no exception.

Old terrace homes. It is unclear whether these homes are...

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:45:00 +0930

Old terrace homes.

It is unclear whether these homes are destined for demolition or marked for restoration. Either way, their future is unknown.

A forgotten relic in the backstreets of Adelaide. I recently...

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:16:00 +0930

A forgotten relic in the backstreets of Adelaide.

I recently decided to go around the back streets of Adelaide looking for street art to photograph. On my journey I came across this brilliant old relic in front of a vacant house.

New York City Crime Scene Photos 1915-1920

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:08:09 +0930

New York City Crime Scene Photos 1915-1920:

A fascinating look into the lives of those who fell victim to crime in New York in the early 1900’s. Despite the obvious nature of the images, they also provide a unique insight into the living and working conditions in New York during 1915. -1920

Please note, if you are sensitive to images of realistic violence, then I don’t recommend this link.

"I can tell more through your photograph than you could ever tell me in words. The face is a..."

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:31:00 +0930

“I can tell more through your photograph than you could ever tell me in words. The face is a fantastic advocate for the human soul.”

When your brand and location doesn't match.

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:28:00 +1030

I have long been a huge fan of the Adelaide based cafe the T-Bar but recently they made a decision to move to new premises in the newly built Rundle Place. Given the nature of the new establishment and their new fit out, I ultimately think it could damage their brand and hurt their existing customer base.

For sometime now the T-bar has been a brand associated with fine teas, a relaxing atmosphere and friendly service. Their quality of product and staff conduct has been second to none, and I have spent many lazy lunches sitting in secluded undisturbed space working on some much needed paper work. Unfortunately as of today, they have decided to relocate to a busy food court in a massive new shopping complex, and of course, minus the more private dining spaces.

Given the T-Bar’s existing brand up until this point, it would seem like a sharp deviation away from what built them into the cafe they are today. On first glance it would appear to be an attempt to cash in on a larger captive customer base, but it will surely not give rise to the same type of loyal customers they once enjoyed. Ultimately this could have a huge impact on the cafe’s overall brand - eroding away a concept based on quality and merely reducing it to a cheap “grab and run” food court store.

Of course the immediate losers in this equation are the existing customer base that helped build the store into what it is today. Many will have to find alternatives if they wish to enjoy a relaxing lunch with family, friends or work colleagues. That is, of course, if they don’t wish to join the hundreds of noisy diners in the newly appointed aircraft hanger style food court.

A bed sheet diffuser.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:38:43 +1030

Most photographers are use to using soft boxes, but many underestimate the effectiveness of something as simple as a white bed sheet. By hanging this outside blocking the harsh sunlight coming through a window (it must cover it in its entirety) and using a flash to fire through it into the interior of the building, it is possible to emulate natural light without risking blowing out the highlights. This is worth considering if you are doing environmental portraits indoors and want more control over the light while having a natural feel to the image.

This handy hint was recently suggested by photographer Joe McNally in one of this informative videos on AdoramaTV and thought I it was worth sharing.

Professional photo image deconstructions by Joe McNally.

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:20:57 +1030

It’s not often I come across a series of youtube videos worth sharing, but I recently found a series of photo deconstructions by Joe McNally. This leading photographer delves into setting up and lighting shots for professional briefs, as well as presenting informative and easy to follow diagrams illustrating his points. If you have ever wondered how to pull off a professional location based photography shoot, these videos should be of interest.

Deconstruction 1 | Deconstruction 2 | Deconstruction 3 | Deconstruction 4

"Never leave the best magic in life until the final act. :-)"

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:54:36 +1030

“Never leave the best magic in life until the final act. :-)”

"There is a big difference between constructive criticism and ridicule. It is important to know the..."

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:42:08 +1030

“There is a big difference between constructive criticism and ridicule. It is important to know the difference. It is better to help fertilise a growing flower than to trample on it and expect it to grow again.”

"Not having faith in your own work when having a creative block can be one of the most soul..."

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:27:57 +1030

“Not having faith in your own work when having a creative block can be one of the most soul destroying experiences.”