I watch in awe as the dark smudge in the ocean to the north finally reveals itself as a long distance swimmer. Unlike the robotic repeats of swimming pool confined laps the ocean is a very different place. With no bottom to rest on, no black line to follow, no turns to reset and no […]
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Mangrove Vista
The industrial northwest comes to an abrupt end with Barker inlet, St Kilda Inlet and the mangrove forests heading to the north. This view from Mt Lofty summit puts it all into perspective. When I was a little younger I confused mango with mangrove and came to the conclusion we had vast areas of coastline […]
Read MoreBarbwire Playtime
This playful pair are part of the 2015 ‘Brighton Jetty Classic Sculptures Exhibition‘ Not that I’ll be playing with them any time soon. I’d prefer a more solid pair with nice soft coats rather than these barbwire canines. Still, they don’t eat much, never get lost and would make ideal pets for some people I […]
Read MoreHat and Camera
As a photographer I have a fascination with capturing images other photographers. Just watch a photographer, especially a landscape photographer, for a while and you will see how absorbed into their craft we can get. One moment focused on a scene, the next lost in thought. We really do make excellent photographic subjects except we […]
Read MoreWonderwalls Unfinished Business
This previously unfinished piece by ‘Treas’ can be found on the north wall of Port Adelaide’s Port Authority Building. It’s finished now of course and there are plenty of examples of the final work but I really liked the feeling of the ‘creative process at work’ here. My apologies Treas for adding a little of […]
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