Through the Lens...

This year, without intention, i have gone through changes in my style of art.  This may be due to a growing up thing, a sign of maturing and that my golden years are just around the corner :O ...  The new path in which im following has definately opened my creativity up to higher potential in my pieces and with all this change in my direction it makes sense my photography would follow suit. 

Waking up early this morning i lugged my camera gear into the car, minus my tripod which would have come in handy considering it still was too dark to perform a shutter speed of 30.  The Sun finally started to come out after a few failed shots, giving me enough light through the lens to get a sharp image instead of one that looked like a drunk took, damn shaky hands of mine!  Being inspired by a few previous photos i had taken based on reflection i decided that would be my focus this morning, after i had finished with the wildlife of course that kindly waited while i took their photos.  However, thats not speaking for one little duckling which kept evading my sights!  What he doesnt know is that I'LL BE BACK!! with a longer lens and then there will be no escaping :)

I had never really considered reflection photography and it was only my last trip out country when i took those photos that i got my inspiration to head more down that path and see what i could achieve.  From my photos this morning i am very happy with the outcome and look forward to other images i can capture in this form.  

Construction... The Takeover (Reflection)

Extensions of a man made world (Reflection)

Branching Cursive (Reflection)

Watchful Eye

Grace

Awakening Dawn

30km Brisbane Kokoda Challenge, June 3rd 2012

It was a few weeks before the actual 30km challenge that a friend of mine started asking for someone to fill in his previous partners position who could no longer do the run.  Feeling up for a challenge I decided i would say yes and participate.  It would be the following day that i would start training and after that session reality hit me that i may not be fit enough for this 30km challenge.  It ended up being only about 6 days of training all up in those three weeks so as the day finally came i was incredibly nervous.  I had committed to this event and despite my nerves nothing would stop me from enduring whatever i had to to cross that finish line and endured we did.  Through creeks with no stepping stones, up steep climbs, and through misty, muddy paths we trekked.  With each hill closer to the end seeming taller and taller and each path longer and longer we were wishing to see the end around each corner, pushing on, i did not allow my mind to give in to the pain of my blisters and agony in my knees, stopping would surely mean i wouldnt be able to start again so I kept my legs moving.  We started the race at 7am and crossed the finish line in 4:45:43 hrs achieving the goal we had set a week prior to finish in under 6hrs.  Our second goal was also achieved of finishing amongst the top 25 teams.  Out of approximately 180 teams we came in at 24th.  We were very pleased with our efforts and this was a fantastic experience to expand potential within ourselves and raise money for a great cause while we were at it.  To find out more about the Kokoda Challenge Association you can visit: http://kokodachallenge.com/about

The Kokoda Challenge has motivated me to get back into fitness

Sweet victory just metres away.  To be applauded as we were running in was an incredible feeling

Sometimes you just have to write it down...

Another night in my studio (bedroom, more specifically on my bed) trying to further my drawing while listening to some good music trying to tune into my higher self and reach the flow that is needed for me to create my pieces.  Unfortunately I have been unable to reach this state all day which poses a risk to my drawing failing in conveying my spiritual meanings.  So, my drawing is on hold for the moment and instead I have been reviewing some past photography work of mine and finding inspiration in the written form.  I enjoy a rhyme every so often so out came the pen and paper and with inspiration from my photo out came a verse.  To be touched by a person on all levels is a special thing and despite the abscence of their presence their touch remains and though separated will still be forever connected...

© Beau Tomlinson