16 July 2013: This morning I was dodging Coal Tankers and being cast around by two foot bow waves from passing Tug Boats as I was being treated to a stunning golden lightshow on Newcastle Harbour. I had a beautiful three hour morning session that started from Newcastle Mariner through to Nobby’s Head and back. What a great way to start the day. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed capturing them!
Out on the water for an early start.
8 July 2013: I know that I keep saying it, but there it truly no better way to start the day. It’s amazing how you become immersed in natures natural light show. It provides me best headspace and I always return back so calm and at peace. I hope you like this morning’s photos.
30 June 2013: Simply Stunning is the only way I can descried my experience on Lake Burley Griffin this morning. Everything was perfect from the moment I set out, the misty pre-dawn soft tones developed into a stunning morning. I know I keep saying it, but this was such beautiful transition. I’m not going to caption anything, instead I would like you to enjoy the photo story that I have put together from this morning’s lovely light show. I’m such a lucky person to be able to experience something so beautiful.
This morning I have selected a few of my favourite shots (33) that showcase how wonderful the past year has been.Today is quite a significant day for me as it is marks 12 months since the Lake View blog commenced with the Canberra Times. This morning I have selected a few of my favourite shots that showcase how wonderful the past year has been. No two days are the same, and each day provides me with a natural light show that sometimes leaves me gasping in wonder. What I love about photography and paddling is that it provides me with an incredibly calm headspace.
I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I have enjoyed capturing these moments.
20 June 2013: Yesterday I had several mental doors open up as I heard news from a friend that their daughter in law, a 33 year old mother of three children has been diagnosed with brain cancer. I am now 20 months cancer free and have three boys myself and I just couldn’t stop thinking about her and her family and what they about to endure. It’s amazing how we can all get stressed about work, become frustrated in peak hour traffic and agitated at being 5 minutes late for footy training. We complain about the smallest things like our morning weetbix is too soggy or the day is too bleak. At the end of the day….does it really matter?
I’m just so lucky to be able to have Lake Burley Griffin on my doorstep which allows me headspace and solitude. For me there is no better way to unwind and unravel the mind.This morning’s smooth waters and calm conditions were exactly what I needed. This is why I love seeing the sun rise and the beginning of a new day. We are all so lucky. Make sure you take the time to hug your partner, your kids, pat your dog or cat and tell those that are important to you that you care and love them. Have a good a day.
17 June 2013: The title for this morning’s paddle would have to be ‘Monday Morning Marbled Marvel’. I was out on LBG an hour before the scheduled sunrise enjoying another calm and serene Canberra morning. The winds were light and the scattered clouds provided an awesome effect playing with the morning light. You can see why I am addicted to my morning paddles on LBG. There is no better way to start the working week. I hope you have a great week and enjoy this mornings shots.
6.24am: The great thing about the early morning starts is the light reflections from bridges.
16 June 2013: Calm conditions were responsible for smooth water which in turn made for a super serene Sunday morning paddle.
Great reflections from Kings Avenue Bridge as I headed into the Main Basin
12 June 2013: As I paddled my way up into the wetlands this morning I was met with marbled skies and mirror reflections. Yet again I was treated to another beautiful pastel transformation. On my return I noticed that the containment lines had been removed from the new Kingston foreshore development site which gave me a chance to have a sneak peak and capture a few early progress shots.
10 June 2013: I’m still blown away by this mornings light show. What a transformation, what a spectacle, there is no better way to start the day! I’m going to throw straight into the photos, so enough with all of my ranting and raving. I hope you like this mornings photo story.
It was a nice early start to the day.
3 June 2013: What a stunning silhouette sunrise this morning. I really didn’t expect to be paddling amongst crystal clear skies and sub zero temperatures after the rainy weekend that we just had. I can tell that we are definitely in winter now as my finger and toes are still thawing out from this morning’s frosty float on Lake Burley Griffin. I always return back so calm and peaceful after a paddle into the wetlands. How could you not when there are so many stunning silhouette reflections. I hope that you enjoy the photos.
The morning began with crystal clear skies and calm conditions.
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