Proteus Photography

life’s moments, enjoyed

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The image features a red location pin icon and the text 'more than shops at checkout' with a faint background of a shopping cart and a faint map.
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Close-up of a bright orange mushroom with white spots growing on the forest floor among twigs and dried leaves.
A cream-colored flower with a yellow and orange center, resembling a sunflower, with a green stem and leaves, against a dark background.
Red race car on a dark racing track.
A bird taking off from a body of water, creating splashes and ripples with its wings and feet.
Three fish tacos with battered fish, shredded purple cabbage, and tomato-based salsa in soft flour tortillas.
Close-up of a spider web with a small spider in the process of wrapping a fly in silk.
Colorful parrot perched on a branch with green foliage.
Close-up of a bee on a purple flower with a blurred green background.
A close-up of a yellow golf ball near a hole on a putting green, with a black flagstick in the hole.
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‘when fleeting moments, find permanenceᵀᴹ’

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welcome to my collection of photo galleries - to be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, by everyone

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Proteus Photography

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Welcome! Every single photo I take is my way of sharing a little piece of the wonder I see in the world. I’d love for you to join me on this journey — come explore the people, events, as well as vibrant animals, plants, and unique stories that make our beautiful planet so special.

when the best way to blend in is to stand out completely

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when it’s not about leading or following, & more about staying in sync and trusting the journey together.

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… when wisdom is knowing when to stay grounded; & grace is knowing how to rise beautifully when it’s time to move on.

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when its just sublimely crunchy

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when elegance is integral, & table manners optional …

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when you hear someone open a bag of chips from three suburbs away ...

This White-faced Heron (Egretta novaehollandiae) has that sharp, laser-focused stare definitely gives off that "I know exactly where that salt and vinegar crunch is coming from" kinda look

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when “in thought”

… some days, even a rainbow has to scratch its head and wonder what life is all about.

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when “free”!

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Two pink cockatoos on a tree branch, touching beaks affectionately, with blurred green foliage in the background.

when “in love”

Two pigeons are standing close together, with one pigeon nuzzling the other, on a brick pavement near a brick wall.

when ready & “dressed”

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… completely coiferred like a tiny, feathered aristocrat.

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when being shaggy is excusable - shaggy mane mushroom (coprinus comatus) is in full bloom … also known as the lawyer's wig

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when “at attention”

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when adventurous, as ‘life begins at the end of your comfort zone’ & true wisdom is indeed knowing when to stay put.

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… when only the newest photos will do ...

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when proud - as the TOP GUN of the insect world

A figurine of a jumping spider with colorful markings on a green leaf.
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when you need to be you - as this is a local still refusing to update its address from 'New Holland' to 'Australia' after 200 years.

The new holland honeyeater (phylidonyris novaehollandiae) is nature’s original sugar junkie—running entirely on high-fructose nectar and nervous energy.

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Photographer taking a picture of a couple holding hands on the beach at sunset. Two birds flying in the sky near the setting sun.
Close-up of a kangaroo sitting on grass with a blurred green and brown background.
Two small birds perched on a branch among green leaves, engaging in a feeding or grooming interaction.
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A colorful bird with rainbow-colored feathers is flying in the woods.
Close-up of a cute, fuzzy baby otter with open mouth, showing small teeth, and black nose.
A vibrant red and blue bird perched on a bush with orange flowers, eating a flower.
Three kangaroos hopping in a line, overlapping each other, against a black background.
A white seagull standing on a black background
A white seagull standing on its legs with its head turned to the left side of the image.
A plated dish with a piece of seared fish topped with a blue edible flower, served on a bed of mixed greens and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Two basketball players competing to catch the ball during a game; one player is wearing a black jersey with 'Collingwood' written on it, and the other player is in a blue and gold jersey.

‘when fleeting moments, find permanenceᵀᴹ’

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Can’t wait to hear from you!

A clay animation scene featuring a boy with brown hair in a green sweater taking a photograph of a butterfly on a large green leaf, with colorful trees and flowers in the background.
Close-up of clay models of colorful birds, including an orange bird with blue wings, with mathematical equations and diagrams overlaid in a classroom or studio setting.
Claymation scene with a blue-skinned person wearing glasses and a yellow sweater, holding a camera, in a green outdoor setting with trees, flowers, a river, and a blue sky with clouds. A colorful bird is perched on a tree branch.