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About kayakcameraman

I’m a kayaker who has fallen in love with photography. You'll find me quietly snapping away at the unique seasonal changes that take place around me. I began paddling on the lake as a way to rebuild both my body and mind after enduring an intensive three-month bout of chemotherapy due to testicular cancer. I had never paddled a kayak prior to this and very quickly discovered how stunning it is to be on the water looking out – rather than in. What I love about photography and paddling is that it provides you with best head space. This is why I love my daily paddles, as it gives me peace and contentment along with some of the best natural light shows. Why would you not want to experience it!

Mirror Sunday

15 Sept 2013: I sliced my way through super glassy waters for a massive 4 hour session this morning. It was so nice to glide my way into the wetlands for a very relaxed start to the day. After returning back to the east basin I decided to paddle my down through the main basin to Spring bank Island as the conditions were so smooth. Yet again there wasn’t any need for speed at all, especially on a Sunday.

5.39am: 5.39am: Seeing double this morning as the water was so glassy

5.39am: Seeing double this morning as the water was so glassy


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Speechless and in Awe.

5 September 2013: It’s the most amazing feeling when you experience a sunrise like this. Words just can’t convey it, but hopefully the photos can; what an absolute stunner of a morning. The morning began with predawn tiger stripes forming on the horizon and very quickly gorgeous pastel colours lit up the morning skies and it felt like I was paddling on pink and lilac clouds.By 6.18am I was witnessing another brilliant sunrise out here on LBG and for me that’s what it is all about. Seeing the beginning of a new day always puts a giant smile on my dial. I hope you enjoy the shots as much as I have enjoyed taking them.

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Misty Wednesday

4 September 2013: The mist rolled through in waves from the wetlands and it created the most amazing atmosphere. If you were anywhere else in the world you would be raving about it for weeks to all of your family and friends. What a wonderful Wednesday morning out on LBG and how lucky are we to have this right on our own door step. I hope you get the chance to enjoy the beautiful spring day that we are going have.

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Spectacular Start

1 September 2013: Golden sunrises, dreamy misty fingers of golden rays, hovering balloons, silhouette swans, crazed reflections and pelicans all made for a delightful start to spring this morning. Spring has started in spectacular style and I can’t wait to see the multitude to colours that Canberra is about to produce. I hope that you enjoy the shots 🙂

So glad you are aboard for the trip :)

So glad you are aboard for the trip 🙂


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Super Dooper Mega WOW

31 August 2013: That was one of the most mind blowing gorgeous, stunning, brilliant, vivid, amazing, glorious, fantastic (and as many other great words you can use) sunrise. Super wow, mega wow come close to describing the impact that had on me. I am truly blessed to be able to experience something like this. My Canon PowerShot D20 was working overtime this morning capturing a superb send off to winter. I hope you enjoy the shots from this morning as much I do.

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Thursdays creation

29 August 2013: Every day has its own unique signature and this morning’s creation was truly sublime. What a stunning pastel dawn it was this morning. Sunrises like this provide me with so much peace and contentment, you can see why I’m so addicted and love starting the day like this.  I hope that you enjoy the shots.

6.03am: There was a slight indication that the pastel dawn was about develop.

6.03am: There was a slight indication that the pastel dawn was about develop.


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Smiles all around

28 August 2013: There were huge smiles from everyone as it was a glorious spring like morning. There were plenty of people out and about enjoying the superb conditions. Kayakers were out there slicing through the mist, people were whizzing by on bikes hands waving in the air, loads of walkers and joggers were happily chatting and saying hello. The scull population has dramatically increased over the past fortnight as they were shooting all over the place. Spring is definitely on its way and I can’t wait to see Canberra burst into colour. I hope you get the chance to get outside today and enjoy it.

5.55am: What a beautiful start to the day.

5.55am: What a beautiful start to the day.


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Marbled Madness

26 August 2013: The order for this morning was mad marbled crazed skies, smooth waters with light winds and that’s what was perfectly delivered. There is no better way to prepare myself for the working week that lies ahead. I hope that you enjoy the this morning’s shots and have a great week.

6.06am: This is shaping up to be a cracker of a morning!

6.06am: This is shaping up to be a cracker of a morning!


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