ForksI hadn't done a high-key shot for a while so I thought I'd shoot one for this weeks entry for the project. This was a single light setup and the biggest challenge with this shot was to control the shadow and use it to add to the image.Lighting setup shots inside.Lighting setup - ForksThe only light used for this shot ...
Leopard - Wilpattu, Sri LankaOn our last trip to Sri Lanka we were able to visit Wipattu while we were staying in Anuradhapura. Due to time constraints we were able to do just one drive in the park. However, we were quite lucky as we atually managed to see 3 Leopards in the park.More photographs after the jump. Leopard - ...
Spice it UpI raided the pantry cupboard for spices to come up with this shot. I found Cinnamon, Szechuan Pepper-corns, Cardamoms, Cloves, Curry leaves, Chilli Powder and Garlic. Coming up with a decent composition was not easy as all the spices had to be visible and I didn't ...
The Skyline - Sydney, AustraliaI hadn't been out in the city with the camera for sometime so decided to go for a bit of a walk last night. I started off near Mrs Macquarie's chair near the open air cinema but didn't have any particular route in mind. I wasn't after any specific shots last night, just a walk and ...
The Coppersmith Barbet - Anuradhapura, Sri LankaOf the resident Barbets of Sri Lanka, I have found the Coppersmith, or Crimson-breasted Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala), the hardest to photograph. I had seen the bird before but it had always been from a distance. Those sightings were not the best for photographing the Barbet as it is quite small.The Coppersmith Barbet - Anuradhapura, ...
Lamb and Pistachio Manti with Shepherd's Salad and Garlic Yoghurt Sauce“Manti are the Turkish equivalent of ravioli, little pasta parcels that originate from Kayseri in central Turkey’s Cappadocia region. I have teamed my adaptation of these with another classic – the widely available shepherd’s salad that has sustained many a rural worker during their travels with their herds.”– Christine Manfield, ...
A Mars a dayThe inspiration for this weeks entry for the project came from an advertisement for Mars bars that runs on TV. The actual shot in the commercial is a lot closer than this one but I wanted to include the texture of the chocolate on ...
Common Iora (female) - Thalangama, Sri LankaWhile I was in Colombo in July I visited the Thalangama wetlands almost every morning to photograph the bird life. On one of my visits I came across a few Common Ioras. I hadn't photographed them before and took the opportunity to shoot a few frames. The photograph above is one of my favourites ...
Yet another pairI've never understood women and their need for shoes. However, with my wife bringing so many of them home I guess it was only a matter of time before I decided to photograph them as part of this project. I went for a black ...
Weaver Ant (Oecophylla smaragdina) - Colombo, Sri LankaWeaver Ants are one of the most common ant species found in Sri Lanka. I came across a nest in the garden and used the macro lens to photograph them. These ants are known for their skills in building nests by weaving leaves together using larval silk. Colonies can be extremely large and ...
My wife, Anisha, has been wanting to get back into writing and I've been thinking of starting another photography project since completing my lighting project a year or so ago. This has resulted in Roast, Simmer and Bake - a project based on food with a written component and lots of food photographs (including lighting setups). We'll be uploading a ...
Purple Coot - Thalangama, Sri LankaThe Purple Coot, also know as the Purple Swamphen, is a common bird found in the lowland marshes of Sri Lanka. The subspecies found in Sri Lanka, Porphyrio porphyrio poliocephalus, is one of up to 13 subspecies identified through Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The thirteen subspecies mainly differ in the colour of their plumage.More ...
Fungus-eating Ladybird - Sydney, AustraliaOver the weekend I found a tiny ladybird on one of the plants on our balcony. Since I hadn't photographed the species before I grabbed the macro lens, extension tubes and a flash and started shooting. I came up with a number of decent images.More photographs inside.Fungus-eating Ladybird - Sydney, AustraliaThe fungus-eating Ladybird, identified by the ...
Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) - Amazon, BrazilDuring our time on the Rio Negro we saw a number of birds of prey perched on trees by the water. Of these birds the Snail Kite was probably the least shy. We saw them on a number of occasions while out on the water and were able to approach without spooking them. The ...
White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) - Yala, Sri LankaDuring my trip to Yala, I photographed a number of species that I either saw only once or managed to shoot only a handful of photographs of. In this post, I've uploaded four photographs of four different species taken during the trip. The first is of a White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) ...
Thanthirimale - Anuradhapura, Sri LankaThanthirimale is a small village which lies in thick jungle approximately 40 km away from Anuradhapura. The temple in Thanthirimale is both religiously and historically significant and still attracts thousands of pilgrims during Poson. The history of Thanthirimale is said to date back to the 6th Century BC. More photographs inside. Thanthirimale - Anuradhapura, Sri LankaReferences ...
IdeaAs this project winds down I seem to find it a lot more difficult to come up with ideas for weekly photographs. I guess going out and shooting something outdoors is an option but for one reason or another I have been unable to do so. I've got 11 weeks more to change this!Lighting setup shots inside.Lighting Setup - IdeaThis ...
Black-fronted Barbet (Rhopocichla atriceps siccata) - Thalangama, Sri LankaI photographed a flock of Black-fronted Babblers in Thalangama while they foraged through the undergrowth. I hadn't photographed them prior to this and was quite happy that I was able to move quite close to them and fire off a number of frames.More photographs inside.Black-fronted Barbet (Rhopocichla atriceps siccata) - Thalangama, Sri ...
Common Sailor (Neptis hylas) - Thalangama, Sri LankaThe wetlands in Thalangama are best known for the bird life around the marshes but they are also home to a large number of butterflies. I have seen and photographed the Common Sailor (Neptis hylas) at Thalangama on numerous occasions but, for some reason, never got around to posting them on the blog.More ...
Three-spot Grass Yellow (Eurema blanda) - Thalangama, Sri LankaThe Three-spot Grass Yellow is a common butterfly belonging to the Pieridae family. It's range covers both the wet and dry zones of Sri Lanka. I've photographed this species in Thalangama, Yala and Anuradhapura on a number of occasions.More photographs after the jump.Three-spot Grass Yellow (Eurema blanda) - Thalangama, Sri LankaIts wingspan ...
