The worst way to try and photograph fish underwater is by chasing them! How would you feel if a huge black one eyed monster 10 times larger than you started chasing you in the street for a photograph or perhaps lunch! To capture these beautiful zebra fish I simply sat under the this collapsed structure […]
Read MoreMonth: February 2013
Day 414, Underwater Respite
Sunday was hot, very hot and at 39 degrees C in the shade being underwater was one of the best places to escape. The visibility was not too bad and the warm 23 degree C water was like being in the bath, I could have stayed under all day if I could have made my […]
Read MoreDay 413, Wet and Dry
This river is all meant to be underwater but the very low river level has created this stark contrast between the running stream and its dry bed. I desaturated the colours in the rocks to create a further contrast with the rich brown tannins of the river. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 413, Wet and Dry’ […]
Read MoreDay 412, The Year of the Snake
Friday evening’s parade heralded the opening of the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2013. I captured this burning effegy, a celebration of the Chinese year of the snake, just moments before the stormy wind all but blew out the flames. Fortunately they were able to relight it again. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 412, The Year of the […]
Read MoreDay 411, A Valentine Rose for Dad
A dark Valentine rose to remember… Last year on Valentine day I posted an image of a rose. The 14th of February 2012 was the last day I got to spend with my dad, the next morning he passed away peacefully in his sleep. This year I am posting a rose again but with dark […]
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