Digital SLR results

The Australian Centre for Photography offers a wide range of courses that are designed to guide the photographic mind through many elements of taking photos. I have just come out of an introductory course that has instilled upon me a vivid variety of skills from the clear basics of aperture & shutter speeds to discovering the decisive moment.

These photos are the result of four weeks of guidance, provided by who I consider to be a fantastic photographer. Through her direction, I was given the chance to explore my inner artistic flare and create some really interesting compositions.

Needless to say, these photos

really speak for themselves..

(decisive moment)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/60, 70mm - ISO 1600

(shadows)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/50, 70mm - ISO 640

(repetition)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/8, 70mm - ISO 1600

(reflections)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/6, 44mm - ISO 1600

(patterns)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/25, 40mm - ISO 1600

(shadows)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/15, 50mm - ISO 640

(decisive moment)

Nikon D70s @ f4.5, 1/60, 70mm - ISO 1600

An exhibition is taking place at the ACP from Thursday 15th April. One of my photos, and many others from a selection of students will be on display in Gallery 3. I encourage any and all to find the time to attend the exhibit, as this is a chance for all ACP students to have their individual work interpreted by different perspectives of the public.

enjoy..

Manth

Special Storage

Working in a warehouse is something I would highly recommend..

...that you do not register yourself for.

Occasionally though, you find the time to appreciate the somewhat beauty in all the ugly things that take their place in every environment. Here are a few examples that really demonstrate the hidden loveliness in an otherwise

unsightly scene.

Nikon D70s @ f4, 1/125, 29mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f3.5, 1/20, 18mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f5, 1/160, 22mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f4, 1/60, 29mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f5, 1/125, 22mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f7.1, 1/60, 70mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f5, 1/160, 48mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f5, 1/160, 31mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f5, 1/5, 70mm - ISO 640

Nikon D70s @ f4.2, 1/15, 35mm - ISO 640

Manth

Bourke street bakery

These photos were taken at a small bakery in Sydney where a friend of mine works. It's a chic little cafe on a quiet yet somehow bustling corner in the heart of Surry hills. They boast their own breads and cakes with a sense of art and the coffee isn't too shabby if I might say so myself. As you approach the aroma of freshly grinded coffee beans and warm sourdough you find yourself immersed in a world of fancy urban landscapes and forgotten facades. Sitting along the exterior wall will give you a warm sense of welcome as reality advances around you.

Time slows as you take your first bite into the

warm and delicate pear and rhubarb muffin.

The light crisp breaks the seal and your

tastebuds celebrate the delightful jolt,

forgetting anything else that matters.

Take your time here and bring your smile. This place really is a pleasant escape, when all you need is a quick caffeine hit and a smooth sense of style.

Nikon D70s @ f5.6, 1/125, 70mm - ISO 200






Nikon D70s @ f5, 1/125, 70mm - ISO 200






Nikon D70s @ f5.6, 1/125, 40mm - ISO 200






Nikon D70s @ f5.6, 1/125, 70mm - ISO 200

Unfortunately, these were taken as a JPEG but I'm in the process of learning how to convert them to TIFF. You see, the frequently misunderstood problem with JPEG is that it is a compression method that loses information as it is used. This method is known as lossy compression. The more and more a JPEG file is used/opened/viewed, the more data is thrown away automatically (this is just a characteristic of a JPEG).

This means that over time, these photos may appear more n more pixelated. Which really sucks, hence why I'm learning to convert.. Then we won't have this problem to deal with.

Manth

This is me

I have an idea..
..a camera, many many DVDs, two cats, two sisters and a wild imagination.

Starting a blog is the last thing on my mind, and I've finally reached it. I write stuff, and hardly ever. You see writing isn't something I usually do, but when I do, the result is damaging to the mind. Sometimes I'll write, and completely lose myself in what's going on. I'll get so carried away with funny words and interesting ideas that we soon realise it's got nothing to do with what it is I was writing about in the first place.

Eventually I'm leading the readers through an extreme journey of confusion and vexation curable only by a rather small dose of 'punch in the face' treatment. The end result is an exhausted bewilderment that leaves you with a feeling of 'what just happened?'. If you fear these escapades will take you beyond you're comprehension, I will apologise and suggest that you leave right now.

The good news is, this happens rarely. In fact...

...nothing really. I like using the phrase.

I mentioned earlier that I own a camera.

You'll be relieved to know that it tells stories that are way better than mine. The reason for kicking off this blog spot, is to get my self praised image stories out into the deep end. I will be updating this area often with new photos, and would love the feedback.

It's my first time in the pool yeh, so I'm only just learning how to swim. I would appreciate the silent treatment if you got boring things to comment.

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go

Manth