Wrap Music

Mum's The Word, But Dad's The Star (For Today)

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON

You know how everything here in Australia is out of synch with the rest of the world? Well, yesterday (Saturday) was the first day of our spring and it could not have been more glorious. We drove down to the Mornington Peninsula and the sunshine was just brilliant. And even though the rest of the world has already celebrated Fathers' Day, it's being observed today (Sunday) in Oz. As you can see by the remnants of the gift wrap, I have been well spoilt.

Light Entertainment

Time To Do Some Shadow Boxing

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON

We were walking around Sorrento, on the Mornington Peninsula, when I looked up and noticed the striking shadow of the solitary light above the Continental Hotel cafe. This was shot on a little Pentax Optio, a few minutes after we had stepped off the ferry from Queenscliff. It was mid-morning and I was captivated by the simple, old-fashioned lampshade, the whitewashed timber exterior, the brick wall to the left and of course the clear blue sky, so typical of a hot Australian summer day. The light in this country has a very powerful quality, which sort of explains why I always carry a camera. Regular readers of this blog would recall that I never modify or enhance my images in any way. What you see here is what I shoot. And when you live in a county where the colours are so rich in contrast, why would you need to, anyway?