A black and white illustration of a middle-aged man with a beard, pointing with his finger, wearing a hat and jacket.

awards

technical excellence

Close-up of a decorative circular embroidery with a spiral pattern in beige, purple, and black with green accents.

We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are. The magic you see out there is just a reflection of the depth you carry within.

Adapted and extended from Anaïs Nin, c 1960

embroidered patch featuring a bird within a circular border, surrounded by green leaves, with beige and black colors on a textured fabric background
expert highly commended - spider catching prey
judge merit - pigeon
judge highly commended - B&W spider and prey
judge highly commended - blue iris
expert highly commended - twilight birds on tree
expert highly commended - dew on grass
expert highly commended - Yarra River and sunlight
corella, saying hello!
dog in park
dog in park
pigeon on ledge
chopsticks
the odd couple
racing cars
coloured windows in church
pigeon
mother's love
the nest
marguerite from behind
Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis),
Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream'
magpie
grass with dew
miner staring
blue flower
mushroom
magpie walking
green bottle fly
honey bee
Wall
Lights
Island
ducks on pond
Pagoda, Penang
Wildflower
Bird in Flight
Bird in Flight
Moss
Closeup of Fly
Birds on Branch
Web with Dew
Magpie walking
Icon of a house inside a blue circle

.. love your comments, and also the awesome shots of the lorikeet!

… been following your photos - simply amazing!

thank you! thank you for your help with my assignment; and also for your guide ..

A colorful toy parrot perched on a branch surrounded by educational diagrams, a red toy camera in the foreground, and a blurred background with framed pictures and a plant in a classroom setting.
dandelion
dandelion
dandelion
dandelion
bee on flower
insects on flower
spider kill
ant on flower
butterfly on flower
Fly - Louie
Insect on flower
bee in flower
Fly - Louie
Louie the Fly
Louie the Fly
Louie the Fly
Louie the Fly
3's a crowd
Kangaroo
Spider on the Hunt
Straight Lines
Unusual Clouds
Sparkles
Pigeons Fighting
B&W flower
mushroom
raindrops
bee on lavender
red rose
sculpture
Corella in a Brawl
single rose bud
spider
magpie-lark in flight
lori in flight
Robber Fly
water and bee
heron with tortoise in mouth
Magpie staring ahead
duck, drying up

I am so incredibly humbled, by all thesupport, for so many wonderful awards, comments & recognition… thank you.

Gold laurel wreath frame with a blank white center for a badge or award, decorated with pink, blue, green, and black accents.
Embroidery patch featuring a black and yellow rose with green leaves.

“ … hard to resist a great photograph, this shot draws you in, I find myself looking at it over and over again …. well-deserved award!”

“.. your work stood out for me immediately. Technically this is a very strong portrait, with the lighting and depth of field drawing attention to the eyes …”

“… love, love ,love your pics x100! …”

Magpie In Flight
street scene penang
fly
insect on leaf
spider feasting
bee on flower
red bird, snacking
many insects on flower
walking on water
Red Seeds
Magpie
Corella Alone
Pinkish-purple and blue hydrangea flowers with green leaves.
Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides)
corella in love
bubble macro
lamp abstract
person in mist
island landscape
mushrooms
RLPark
dew drops
bad hair day - pigeon
pigeons at war
Quokka
fly on lavender
corella landing
bird landing
3s a crowd, mushrooms
spider on the kill
state library
Fly Macro
Figting Pigeons
Red Rose
Miner on Fence
Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus).
Pixie House
Singapore
Cormorant Portrait
Kookaburra Portrait
Indian Ocean
Old Corella
Melbourne Tower
Vic Parliament
mushroom friends
Two people in a small boat on a calm river, with dense trees in the background. One person is sitting, and the other is standing and paddling. The boat has the markings 'T 411' and a Suzuki outboard motor. It is a black and white image.
Close-up of green and cream variegated holly leaves with pink berries and water droplets.
boats
A grey bird flying in the sky with its beak open.
The photo shows a large, curved glass ceiling with a grid pattern, illuminated with purple and blue lights, reflecting the interior of a shopping mall.
A foggy park with leafless trees lining a winding path. In the distance, a person walks a dog along the path.
row of trishaws
A tall brick smokestack with a cartoon owl mural near the top, standing against a clear evening sky with sunset colors, surrounded by modern houses and parked cars.
Pigeon
Close-up of clusters of small, brown, bell-shaped seed pods hanging from a branch of a tree with green leaves.
3's a crowd
in a rush
Fly on Leaf
Tree Corridor
coloured soap film
soap skin
blackbird against night sky
cormorant by water
butterfly on petal
bright red bird in trees
Abstract colorful paint swirling with yellow, blue, purple, and green hues creating patterns and textures.
pagoda penang
clock tower, penang
cockatoo
Urban Tree
Urban Tree

Candid, & Unplanned

Streetside photography emphasises capturing spontaneous, unposed moments from everyday life. It's about observing and documenting the world as it unfolds, rather than staging or directing scenes.

The focus is on capturing the ordinary, often overlooked moments of daily life as it seeks to reveal the beauty, humour, and drama inherent in everyday situations

Colorful clay models of birds and plants with mathematical formulas and diagrams projected in a classroom or art studio setting.

Under the silent gaze of the full moon, the Man in the Moon appears to stand on his head, a familiar face offering a different perspective to the sky from the Southern Hemisphere.

Embroidered patch of a yellow rose with green leaves.
fisherman statue
bath time
QV Award
Iris award
Victorian Parliament Award
wildflower
wildflower or pom poms (ptilotus manglesii)
Street view with metal sculptures of standing figures holding briefcases, surrounded by people walking on a city pavement at night.
Wooden carved dragon head wall art with intricate details, horns, and a long tongue, mounted on a wall inside a building.
Penang House Award
Black and white photo of a beach with the sun setting over the horizon and a bird flying above the water.
Bronze statue of a man in a suit, set in a garden with trees and a lamp post in the background.
A bird flying in a clear blue sky with its wings spread wide.
rainbow lorikeet award
A bird perched on a tree branch among leaves, with a visible web in the background.
Interior view of a modern shopping mall with a large arched glass ceiling illuminated with blue, purple, and green lights.
A brown striped cat walking towards the camera on a dirt surface.
Sunset over the ocean with waves crashing on the sandy beach.
Night scene of a crowded outdoor area near water, with a brightly lit Ferris wheel, trees, and a city skyline in the background. People are gathered along the shoreline, some watching watercrafts speeding across the water, creating white splashes. Br
Large tree with green and yellow leaves in a park, fallen leaves on the ground, and a building in the background.
A rabbit with brown and gray fur crouches among fallen leaves and twigs in a wooded area.
View of a city skyline with modern skyscrapers viewed from a bridge with large overhead suspension cables, under a cloudy sky with a sepia tone.
A close-up of a decorative wooden cuckoo clock with a small bird peeking out of a door, surrounded by Christmas-themed decorations including trees and reindeer, with Roman numerals on the clock face showing a time of approximately 2:13.
Nighttime city street scene featuring a large sculpture of a guitar with a tree overlapping the neck, cars parked along the street, and commercial buildings with illuminated storefronts.
Nighttime view of the Singapore skyline with illuminated Ferris wheel, Marina Bay Sands, and Gardens by the Bay reflecting on the water, with lush greenery in the foreground.
Nighttime view of a tall historic clock tower building with illuminated clock faces, decorative architecture, and a ground floor retail store with glowing signs, surrounded by pedestrians and vehicles.
Artist painting outdoors next to a lavender field with an easel and art supplies, wearing a hat and glasses.
Close-up of flowers and a butterfly on a plant, in black and white.
A river flowing through a forest with mist rising from the water and a twisted, leafless tree leaning over the bank.
A calm river surrounded by dense green trees with a mist rising from the water at dawn or early morning.
Outdoor seating area of a restaurant with neon signs at night, people gathered under a large umbrella.
Decorative figurine of a cheerful gnome with a bushy beard, dressed in a hat and shorts, sitting on a wooden swing, outdoors.
Close-up of Sturt's Desert Pea flowers, featuring vibrant red petals with black, glossy centers, positioned against a natural, earthy background.
A black bird skimming across water causing ripples and small waves at sunset.
Historic stone church with tall steeple, arched entrance, and stairs leading up, flanked by trees and streetlamp.
Colorful stained glass windows depicting religious figures in an ornate pattern, set within a stone wall.
A city street with a crosswalk blocked by ducks, with cars parked and driving on the road, trees lining the street, and houses on the side.
Photo of Ivanhoe Fuel gas station with fuel prices displayed, pumps, and a service area under a clear sky. Trees and signage are visible in the background.
Bird taking off from water, wings extended, splashing water surface, reflection visible.
Arched windows with columns in brick building
Wet footprints on wooden floorboards
A person standing on a foggy golf course, pushing a golf cart. Overhead, several power lines are visible. Trees are faintly seen in the misty background.
Dramatic sunset with dark clouds on the left and a warm gradient sky on the right, silhouetting trees.
Close-up of sunlight filtering through a tree with red and green leaves, creating a backlit effect.
White butterfly on purple flowers outdoors.
Old building facade with weathered shutters and metal gate, sign in Malaysian above, worn paint, and architectural details.
Ducks crossing street near stop sign, trees in background.
Modern architectural walkway with arched ceiling and escalator.
A bird perched on a mailbox labeled 'No Junk Mail Thank You' with a rock and greenery in the background.
Aerial night view of a cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers, a river, and a lit stadium in the distance. Busy roads and bridges connect various parts of the city, with colorful lights adorning buildings and landmarks.
Flock of pigeons flying over green trees against a clear blue sky
Scenic view of a lakeside park with grassy hills, trees, benches, and a small pavilion, reflected in the calm water, framed by tree branches.
A large tree with green and yellow leaves in a park, during autumn, with fallen leaves on the ground and a white building in the background.
A swampy area with fallen tree branches partially submerged in water, surrounded by tall grass and reflected in the still water surface.
A small wild rabbit with brown fur and a white tail on a forest floor covered with dry leaves and twigs, with green bushes and trees in the background.
bud macro award
dandelion macro award
ant macro award
spider macro award
boats award
currawong stare
made of plastic
blue and yellow

even the most hard-working, slightly chaotic rides make for prizewinning art

embroidered patch featuring a bird within a circular border, surrounded by green leaves, with beige and black colors on a textured fabric background