Windy and Cold this afternoon on the island but that didn't seem to bother these critters.
Shot on a Fujifilm XT3 and 100-400mm lens
Windy & Cold /
Astro/Milky Way Workshop /
I've just added am Astro Workshop for this Saturday evening. I have 4 people already coming and thought I would open it up for anyone else who's interested. I can only take a couple more so if you want to join us Saturday evening, see the event details under Events and contact me asap.
This was taken from Cadillac Canyon where we will be Saturday evening.
Whales & Drones /
We are well into whale season and Phillip Island has had a bumper week with whale sightings. But it's also a time to be mindful about how we shoot and represent whales on social media, especially in relation to drone photography. Drones are fantastic and they are used for a number of benevolent purposes, including research. But flying a drone under a height of 500m above a whale is illegal. In fact, flying a drone anywhere above Phillip Island Nature Park managed areas is illegal on Phillip Island. The regulations can be found here: https://www.penguins.org.au/conse…/conservation/regulations/
If you see someone flying a drone over a whale during whale season, please call Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Whales communicate by echo location. They are sensitive to certain frequencies of sound. While drones may not be loud, it may emit a sound that is distressful to whales.
If you do see a post of a whale shot by drone on social media, avoid sharing it. People who are ignorant of the law will go out and use their drone to shoot whales, thinking they too can get an "instagrammable" shot. Sometimes you can be an influencer by staying silent. We almost killed off the whales once. Let's not do it again.
MegaPhotography Weekend NEWS! /
If the incredible number of whales around the island is not enough to get you excited about our two day workshop in July, watch our mate and host and for the weekend Randall from The Sheltered Glamping Co. talk about the great things around the island including his awesome accommodation.
Only 4 spaces remaining, this workshop will sell out. Contact Benjamin Eriksson Photography or I if you want more info or want to reserve your spot.
Amazing promo Randall!
Custom Restoration /
Mark Hill from South Australia completely restored and added custom Photo Ranger red leathers to this 43 year old Olympus Trip 35 for me. It does not have a nick, scratch or speck of dust on it anywhere. It looks the same (except for the red leather) as it did when was manufactured in July of 1976.
Mark did an excellent job on this beauty. Thanks Mark!
In a few weeks, I will publish a comparison of several ultra-compact rangefinder 35mm film cameras. Stay tuned :-)
Froth Galore /
More froth than a hipster coffee bar.
Button up your coats and hang on to your hats boys and girls, it's gonna be wild.
No workshops this weekend but we are heading up for the next Mega photography Weekend in July.
Hoodie Hustle /
I shared a sunset with a small flock of endangered Hooded Plovers on Sunday night.
They were doing the hoodie hustle all along the beach. Have you ever seen how fast these critters can move their legs? Taking photos in the low light was a challenge with them going half the speed of light down the beach but I got lucky with this one.
It was so nice to see so many healthy birds hanging out on our beach.
Dat's Right! /
Yep, that's right, it was a perfect afternoon for a One 2 One Workshop.
Exciting Weekend Selling Fast /
Mega Photography Weekend #7 almost fully booked!! If you want to join Benjamin Eriksson Photography and Photo Rangers on a weekend of awesome workshops, breathtaking accommodation and a big whale cruise, check out 'Events' on Facebook or our website for details and registration info.
This will be an awesome experience!
With
Wildlifecoast Cruises Phillip Island
Samyang Optics Australia
MeFoto Australia
PROtog - Athabasca Filters
The Sheltered Glamping Co.
Equine Morning /
"The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and freedom." ~ Sharon Ralls Lemon
We had no scheduled workshops today so I hung out with these guys this beautiful crisp morning.
Shot with a Fujifilm X Series AU XT3 and 100-400mm lens
Just Over the Hill /
Its Wednesday and it's downhill to the weekend from here. Have a great week!
Taken during a recent workshop with a Fujifilm XT3 and 10-24mm lens.
Smartphone Workshop /
We had a perfect afternoon for our Smartphone workshop. Big waves and sunshine were the order of the day. We shot in 'Live View' mode, black and white and Pro Camera RAW formats. After spending the afternoon shooting, we edited our photos in Snapseed and Lightroom Mobile.
Smart Phone Photography Workshop this Saturday! /
This Saturday we'll be holding our Smartphone photography workshop on Bore Beach, San Remo. Join us and learn how to push your phone and your photography to greater levels.
Here are a few recent shots I have taken on my Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and edited using apps installed on the phone.
I'll be sending out an email in the next couple of days to those attending on recommended Apps to download and install before Saturday's workshop.
If you are interested in attending, let me know ASAP.
Blown Away /
We were literally blown away in today's One 2 Once workshop with Joanna. The wind picked up to roof ripping proportions as we were walking the Cape track. Regardless of the wind, the Wallabies were enjoying the day and we got some pretty epic shots of the rugged Cape Woolamai coastline.
Remember that on Saturday we have the Astro Workshop, places are almost all taken. If you want to join along, contact me ASAP.
Astro Workshop /
Next Saturday, 1 June 2019. I have a couple of places left. If you are interested in attending, contact me asap.
The Messenger /
The old ones say that moths are not the ugly hairy cousins of butterflies but in fact they are the messengers of our ancestors. Moths can teach us to find the path from darkness to light. If a moth finds you it carries a message or teaching that you need to learn.
This morning I reached to pick something up off the bookshelf and was startled when this guy sprang onto my fingers from the dark shadow recess. I now need to try and discover what message or teaching I need for today or this time in my life.
New Smartphone workshop announced. See events in Facebook or website for details.
iphone 7+
edited in Lightroom CC, Mextures, VSCO and Lenslight
Channel Nine News and Sun Herald Newspaper /
Thanks for the Features Channel Nine News and Herald Sun Newspapers today!
Next Astro Workshop will be Saturday 1 June. The workshop is booking up fast. Let me know if you want to reserve your spot.
https://www.9news.com.au/national/southern-lights-victoria-tasmania-gallery/3459d741-1792-49fb-a6ac-aa61627105bb?fbclid=IwAR288xm0ynl6ZbkuXSBsaEdVeegN8kit2_BFsbxyK26mDyeSCduanWRKv9g
MegaPhotography Weekend #6 /
Wow, what a weekend. Even wild wind and rain could not dampen the spirits on our weekend workshop with Benjamin Eriksson Photography. We had a full house and made the most the weekend proving that great pictures can come out of inclement weather.
Thank You to our professional models who were awesome in the cold wind:
Brooke Morgan Modelling
and our Surfer - Codie Jeffery
Special thanks to our supporters
PROtog - Athabasca Filters
The Sheltered Glamping Co.
MeFoto Australia
Samyang Optics Australia
Last Call /
We have 2 places left in our Weekend Photography Workshops with Benjamin Eriksson Photography.
Workshops will include:
Model and Surfer Shoot
Wildlife & Intimate Landscapes
Sunset The Pinnacles
Dinner BBQ Sheltered Glamping Co.
Astro Workshop
Sunrise at Pyramid Rock
Lightroom Workshop
Glamping Accommodation included at The Sheltered Glamping Co.
If you are interested please contact Ben or I ASAP to reserve the last spot.
This workshop is supported by:
Samyang Optics Australia
MeFoto Australia
PROtog (Athabasca Filters)
(photo taken at the Pinnacles with a Fujifilm XT3, Samyang 12mm lens, Athabasca Filters and Mefoto Tripod)
Teachings of the Elders /
This weekend we attended an Earth Wisdom workshop led by Gunai Custodian Wayne Thorpe. Wayne shared Gunai stories of the Wilson's Prom area and the ways of traditional custodianship. We came away with a deeper appreciation of the Gunai people and of the important spiritual and communal relationship the Gunai have with Prom Country.
Wayne and his family gave insight into the creation story of the Whale. We visited Whale Rock on Tidal River to pay our respects. Wayne also shared the Gunai creation story and we visited the site where Borun (the Pelican) covered himself with white ochre war paint creating the black and white pelicans we see today.
The rain and storm weather added to the ambience and connection to the land and environment. We encourage all Australian's to seek out traditional people and seek to understand their insight and connection to the land.
