Normally considered to be one of the most majestic of the flightless birds, this Indian Peafowl is looking rather comical. With head feathers cocked ungainly to one side and no tail feathers on display this peacock is clearly not trying to attract a mate on this occasion. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day 797, Blue Indian’ 1/400s […]
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It’s really only a waxing gibbous moon but it looks as if it could be full. Far away in the Riverland the stars are bright and the sky clear, a real treat from the subdued stars in the city sky. The odd little grouping at the water’s edge in the distance is a distant campsite […]
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It’s easy to stare into a burning campfire. The almost hypnotic dance of light in the embers and flame flares into the night are always mesmerizing. Despite it’s appeal as a subject I am usually disappointed with images I capture as never really capturing that feeling. Perhaps I never will but I’ll never stop trying. […]
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Nearly everyone who has experienced looking down on city lights from some high vantage has taken a photograph and then been disappointed how the final image never really captured the moment. This view of Adelaide’s twinkling lights however is full of the moment, a wonderful evening with family at Windy Point. Photo: Robert Rath, ‘Day […]
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The logo emblazened on the side of this Italjet Torpedo 150 says it all; ‘I’m fast!’. Take a step back though and perspective reveals that ‘fast’ is relative. Scooters really don’t go all that fast. Still if I was going to cruise on one, the Torpedo would at least be a comfortable ride. Photo: Robert […]
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