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Where did the sun go?

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:32 -0700

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Smoke from controlled burn in State Forest.

Upper Deua at Badja

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:32 -0700

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Martians have landed!

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:03:30 -0700

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Macro of passionfruit flower.

Oh .... really? Who says so?

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:44:14 -0700

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Eastern Grey kangaroos and abandoned railway.

Through the Poplars

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:44:24 -0700

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Poplars and Grasses

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:20:36 -0700

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20:100 Strangers - The Organiser

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:40:07 -0700

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Cate was one of the main organisers for the May Fair. I'd been introduced to her early in the morning and had no problem remembering her name: it was, after all, on a large tag she was wearing. Late in the day I caught up with her again when I visited the beer stall she was running. I was most impressed that she remembered my name – even though I did not have a name tag and she must have seen hundreds of people during the day.

We chatted about the show and about my photography, and she readily agreed to participate in my “100 Strangers” project. She has lived in the Michelago area for seven years and has been involved in the May Fair for the past several. Maybe it was because I was extremely thirsty, I rather like the “environmental” portrait of Cate opening the beer, even though she's not in focus. Feel free to tell me I'm wrong. :)

It was a really enjoyable day, Cate, and I think you and the others involved did a great organising job . Thanks very much for being so cooperative with the photos. This picture is 20 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

19:100 Strangers - The Man on Vocals

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:30:10 -0700

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(Suggest view on black - press 'L') As we set up the food stall, a band were setting themselves up nearby. Well, there are “bands” and “Bands”: I'm very pleased to report that this group was good. So I took some shots of them playing then later managed to catch up with their Co-Leader, “Just call me CC Hall”.

CC told me that the band is called “The Bridge Between” and they specialise in “Blues roots”. They are based in Canberra where they are well known and also have done some touring, sometimes also as a supporting group for overseas entertainers. They also have released a recent album ”Hope Street”. I have since done a quick internet search and find they have a website www.thebridgebetween.com.au where you can read more about them and purchase their album. CC very obligingly posed for a portrait for me (second photo), though I think the “action” portrait of him with the microphone is more relevant. I also have included another shot of the band. Thank you for your time and cooperation CC, I hope that you and the group go on to international fame (and that you will make me your official photographer when you do :) ).

The main technical consideration here was the extreme contrast of the band wearing dark clothing in the shade and the bright outside sunshine (see 3rd shot): working in RAW helped. This picture is 19 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

May Fair

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:35:15 -0700

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At Michelago.

18:100 Strangers - Another photographer

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:40:15 -0700

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(Best on black - press 'L'). Janeta was running the MRCA (Michelago Regional Community Association) cake stand at the May Fair, adjacent to where I was involved with the food stall. I met her briefly in the morning and it was not until late in the day that I managed to have a chat with her and to approach her about being photographed.

It turned out that, when Janeta is not selling cake, she is yet another photographic enthusiast, with a Nikon camera. She told me that, much as she enjoys photography, she does not feel she has been as involved as she would wish and that she should do more. I'd be delighted if involvement with my little Flickr project helps to encourage you to do just that, Janeta. We took several photos, of Janeta by herself, with her cake stall, and with her children. They all made great subjects, thank you so much for being part of my project.

Technically the shots were fairly straightforward, though I didn't realise until later that a little flare had crept onto Janeta's hair from the bright sunlight outside the food tent. This picture is 18 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

17:100 Strangers - Unexpected Technical Difficulty

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:50 -0700

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Jeremy was working on the Information Stall at the Michelago May Fair and, with his bright yellow Rural Fire Service outfit was an instant and obvious choice for a portrait shot. He told me he has been a member of the nearby Colinton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade since 2002. He was very interested in the “100 Strangers” project and entirely willing to be a subject. And that was where the problem began, when I took the portrait shot you see here under the bright orange marquee, then tried for a wider shot of him in his “yellows”.

Because my camera usually has very good auto white balance, I use that as my default setting. But the combination of orange/yellow clothing, an orange tent over the top and a purple tent in the background was obviously too extreme for the system and led to some very unlikely (over-blue) results. At that stage, Jeremy had several people waiting for his time and I was called away, so I agreed to chat with him again later.

Several hours later we again caught up and I found that not only is he also a keen photographer himself but that he also is a self-employed graphic designer. Just my luck, when I demonstrate my errors in front of a subject, that they should turn out to be an expert! Anyway, we had another crack at the full length shot and again found a very blue cast: but I was shooting in RAW, so correcting the colour balance was not too difficult and gave the second shot. It was a useful lesson for me on unexpected colour casts.

I greatly appreciate your patience with these shots Jeremy, and hope you approve of the results. This picture is 17 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

16:100 Strangers - Fairs are about food

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:58:54 -0700

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This picture is 16 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

Just spending the day wandering around the rural May Fair at Michelago was not to be possible: I soon found myself called in to assist my daughter with a food stall. There I met Ingrid who also was a volunteer worker for the day and who has lived in the nearby Tinderry Mountains for the past twelve months.

Needless to say, between customers, I told Ingrid about my involvement in the “100 Strangers” project and, as she still was listening to the end, I proceeded to seek her involvement. Equally needless to say, she agreed and (between customers) I was able to grab the photos you see here. I was glad we did this fairly early in the day, as the stall became very busy later and it would have been much more difficult. I'm also pleased to say the many satisfied customers helped to raise much-needed funds for the local Community Association.

Although the shots were taken in more haste than I'd have preferred, I hope you are pleased with the results Ingrid.

15:100 Strangers - Oyez! Oyez!

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:46:40 -0700

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It must be said that, in Australia at least, there are few job vacancies for Town Criers. But about two years ago, Alan found himself cast in that role. And I'd say it's one he thoroughly relishes.

After seeing the position advertised he went for auditions and was an instant hit. So he was appointed by the Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory as the official ACT Town Crier. He is a member of the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Australian Town Criers and also of the Australian Society for Creative Anachronism.

Being probably the only Town Crier in the region, Alan told me that he is in demand most weekends for community events, not only in the ACT but also in neighbouring towns and villages such as Braidwood and Michelago, where I found him at the May Fair. For a fee, he also provides his services at weddings.

It was great seeing you and work and meeting you Alan, thank you for your time and I hope you like the photos. This picture is 15 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page

Autumn at the gate

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:39:40 -0700

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Thistle do

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:53:22 -0700

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Just before heading away for a while, I pre-loaded this shot of a thistle head on Flickr. Unfortunately the screen of my little netbook is suitable for words and emails, but with the screen having a dynamic range of about three stops it is unrealistic to do much with photos: which is why I preloaded this shot. I hope it comes up better for you. ::)

What a haircut!

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:53:21 -0700

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I'm fairly confident that this is the caterpillar of a moth: with less confidence it's from the Arctiidae family.

Yes kids, once there was no GPS!

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:31:52 -0700

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Best on black (press "L")

Sunrise over the Clyde

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:30:13 -0700

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And the old lifting bridge (which is the reason for the traffic lights).

After the Dawn Service

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:21:51 -0700

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14:100 Strangers - Remembering

nobody@flickr.com (tiabunna) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:11:03 -0700

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ANZAC Day is held on the anniversary of the first major engagement by Australians and New Zealanders in the First World War, at Gallipoli in Turkey on 25 April 1915. Originally intended only for WW1 forces, it is now the day on which Australia and New Zealand give remembrance to all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations". Commemorative services are held at first light, the time of the original landing, in memory of those who were lost.

I met Bill after the Dawn Service, when he was helping to roll up the power leads for the speaker system, as part of wrapping up the event. After a little talking I persuaded him to stand in front of my camera for a few minutes. I took several shots and suggested that he might try looking a little less serious, but as he commented "This is a serious occasion" and I wouldn't argue with that. Bill told me that he had served with the Australian air force in Vietnam, helping to maintain helicopters. Thank you for your cooperation Bill, I hope your friends didn't mind being left to the tidying up for a while.

It was still barely light when I took this shot, so I was glad to have my fast lens with me. Taken at 3200 ISO with Pentax SMC M 50/1.4 lens at 2.0. This picture is 14 in my 100 strangers project. Find out more about the project and see pictures taken by other photographers at the 100 Strangers Flickr Group page