Still Life..

Sometimes a Still Life image needs to be something a little more off putting..

skull and plum

skull and plum, a photo by Phynyght Studio on Flickr.

I shouldn't play with my fruit, but I do.

I have been having a tough couple of weeks, and well to be honest, it's not seeming to get any easier. I'm struggling with some personal demons, and know that it will get better not only in time, but when this time of year is over.

I took this shot thinking of Life and Death. Let me know what you think.

macro_50

macro_50, a photo by Phynyght Studio on Flickr.

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I have been stupid busy as of late with one thing or another and haven't had time to post much at all. This is something new I have been working on and still not quite sure. I am trying to decide if I like the shadow or not.

So far it's kinda winning me over, but I will try a few more different ones if I can get my hands on a few more of the seed pods before the all die off the tree..

Northcote Cycling Club Omnium

Northcote Cycling Club Omnium, a set on Flickr.

My pictures from the Northcote Cycling Club Omnium Series RND1..

Omnivember

Shopping at Image Melbourne

Popped into Image Melbourne today to spend up on some lovely new gear.

Picked up 2 x 300W Strobe Flash; 2 x Stands; 2 x 80cm x 120cm Soft Box's; and a multitude of cables and bits and bobs to go with it.

I love using this local company. They import their own items as well as selling some brand name stuff. All the items are quite good quality wise, and cheap for something that is sold in a retail store. The best thing is the service they provide.

I asked then about a cable for a Sekonic light meter that I own. I wanted to be able to measure the light as well as set the flash off at the same time. I also wanted to take a photo while I did it so I could measure the flash at the same time. I left my name and number and got a call about an hour later with a 5min voice mail on what cables I should use and how it would all work.

Now that's FABULOUS customer service. I shop at Image Melbourne a lot, and will continue to do so.

aboc Summer Sprint Series

I have a full day of shooting Cycling at the aboc Summer Sprint Series. It's kinda hard trying to shoot interesting angles and images at the cycling, especially a Velodrome. 

 So for me I think I'm starting to make it Big Time......... And cue the music..

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The Brazillion Dollar Home.... I need one...

Well after an exhaustive search I think this Crumpler Bag is what I need to get.. This is MASSIVE and will take a Laptop, 2 Camera's, 3 Speed Lights, and all manner of CF Cards and bits and bobs. So looking forward to getting one..

I thought about what kind of Musical Interlude for this, and could only come up with this.. I'm not proud that I knew this track existed...