Pure Magic

Posted on March 9, 2014 by kayakcameraman

9 March 2014: WOW WOW WOW…words can’t begin to describe how good it was this morning. Initially the balloons were silhouetted in the Canberra skies, but it quickly transformed into a truly wonderful spectacle as a HUGE rainbow formed perfectly on cue as the balloons were hovering all around the National Museum. There were balloons sailing across the lake dancing amongst the rainbow and at one point I was playing a game of chicken with a hot air balloon as it drifted directly towards me. I was having conversations and saying hello to everyone in the baskets. I could’ve just reached out and high fived a few of them as they cruised by me while I were sitting in my kayak. The scene was sheer perfection as the sun illuminated the vibrant colours of the balloons and the Canberra landscape provided a fantastic backdrop and then to top it all off, it was perfectly framed by a glorious rainbow. How good is this, I have been waiting all year for this festival and I’m loving it!

It just doesn’t get any better than this!

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Perfect Combinations

Posted on February 23, 2014 by kayakcameraman

23 Feb 2014: Backlit clouds beamed golden rays of light into the morning skies over Canberra creating a wonderful atmosphere. The crazy cloud formations and the beautiful light combined perfectly to produce some wild reflections on a very calm morning.

The reflections were amazing. Stunning Sunday has begun.

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Saturday’s Reflections

Posted on January 18, 2014 by kayakcameraman

18 Jan 2014: It’s hard to capture a shot in the dark while sitting in a kayak and shooting free hand, but I’m not one to give up and this morning I seemed to be able to have a bit of success. I was on the water super early as the winds were light, the temp was cool and I was hoping to snare a few nice light reflections. Hope you have a great weekend, I think today is going to be another hot one here in Canberra…..hope you can escape the heat.

Kings Ave shimmer

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Sunrise Tonic

Posted on January 16, 2014 by kayakcameraman

16 Jan 2014: This morning I had my daily tonic of soothing tones and magic reflections. Seeing the day being like this is my morning mediation and it’s such a huge part of my life since I began paddling and photographing after finishing treatment over two years ago. Every sunrise has its own unique signature and this morning’s sunrise definitely hit the spot.

I hope that you can stay cool and avoid the heat today; it’s going to be a scorcher here. Have a great day!

Another golden start to great day

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Canberra Zen

Posted on January 11, 2014 by kayakcameraman

11 Jan 2014: I drifted and floated my way into the world of Canberra Zen this morning on Lake Burley Griffin. Quickly you become immersed in gorgeous golden tones to east and soft mauve pastel to the west. It doesn’t get any better than this, I hope that you enjoy the shots.

The morning of Zen started with gorgeous pastel tones

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Magnificent Magma Sunrise

Posted on January 10, 2014 by kayakcameraman

10 Jan 2014: I have be treated to a magnificent magma sunrise this morning after returning home from our annual camping holiday on the mid north coast. I thoroughly enjoyed my warm welcome home and I can’t wait to see what 2014 will bring. I hope that you enjoy the shots and have a great day.

What a welcoming

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Sunrise No. 365 – Fantastic Finale

Posted on December 31, 2013 by kayakcameraman

31 Dec 2013: Serenity and simplicity would describe Mother Natures final day to 2013. The golden tones and the crashing tunes of the ocean were a brilliant combo to farewell the year. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey so far. I look forward to sharing more photos with you in 2014 and wish you all a safe and happy new year.

“My future starts when I wake every morning…Every day I find something creative to do with my life.” Miles Davis

Love the feel of sand between my toes

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The River of Relaxation

Posted on December 28, 2013 by kayakcameraman

28 Dec 2013: The magical Maria River never disappoints. I always look forward to experiencing this wonderful river which really should be called the river of relaxation. I’m so lucky as there is so many arms of this stunning waterway for me to explore over the next 10 days….Can’t wait!

What a magic start to the day.

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100 photos for a 100 years of Canberra

Posted on December 24, 2013 by kayakcameraman

I thought it only fitting to compile a 100 shots as a tribute to the Centenary of Canberra. I’ve had a fantastic year being mesmerised by so many gorgeous sunrises and I am continually amazed at how LBG constantly treats me to a wonderful natural lightshow each and every paddling session. Canberra should be known as the ‘Sunrise Capital of Australia’. The four seasons have been superb. One minute you are paddling through pea soup fog, the next you’re being wowed by amazing pastels tones, or being dazzled by brilliant golden hues, the variety is extensive. I found it extremely hard to select the final 100 as I have snapped over 30,000 photos this year. That would have to be a life time of sunrises in one year- how lucky I am!

I wish everyone a very merry Christmas and I hope that you have an enjoyable holiday break.

Thanks for your support and I look forward to seeing and hearing from you all in the new year.

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Super Dooper Sunrise

Posted on December 20, 2013 by kayakcameraman

20 Dec 2013: Super Dooper Mega Wow! What a fantastic farewell to the week and for many, the working year as Mother Nature turned on a stunning display again this morning. I’m heading off today for a few weeks in search of rivers, estuaries, point breaks and the golden sands of the mid north coast. Keep an eye out as I’ll be loading a tribute to 2013 next week.