Julie Powell is a photographer, writer and educator, offers unique photographic opportunities and inspirational ideas to help YOU become the photographer you wish to be.
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Imagine pedalling or even just walking through picturesque landscapes and stumbling upon whimsical bike sculptures scattered throughout the streets.
The scars of bushfires can be etched deeply on the landscape. Yet, amidst the ash and loss, lies an incredible story of resilience. As photographers, we recently embarked on a journey to revisit Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island, a region heavily impacted by the devastating 2019-2020 bushfires.
Melbourne is a city that bursts with photographic potential. From its iconic landmarks and bustling laneways to its sprawling gardens and hidden gems, there’s something for every photographer to capture.
This is Wilbur our traveling wombat. It’s all a bit of silliness, but it makes life fun and keeps people engaged while we travel on our adventures.
Wondering what to pack for your next road trip? Here is what I took on a recent two-week road trip to South Australia.
Are you planning your next holiday? Why not make the most of your time by preplanning some holiday photos? It helps, especially if you have limited time due to spending time with family and such.
A little while back I wrote two articles on the Victorian Silo Art trail (Part One & Part Two), which I had been visiting on our travels. I’ve just recently come back from a trip to South Australia, chasing the silo art trail there too. While this is not an extensive list, the area covered is vast and fairly remote in many regions. You can check out a complete list from the Australia Silo Art trail website.
Located at the extreme northwestern tip of the Aupouri Peninsula, Cape Reinga is positioned toward the northernmost end of New Zealand’s North Island, making it one of the country’s most northerly points. It is situated roughly 100 km away from the nearest small town of Kaitaia, and about 421 km north of Auckland.
Travelling can be a wonderful adventure, but it can also be stressful when it comes to keeping your valuables safe. Whether you’re a professional photographer or just an amateur with a camera, it’s important to keep your camera gear and other valuables secure while on the go. So here are some tips to help you keep your valuables safe while travelling.
People are often surprised when we travel, by just how much distance we tend to cover in a trip. We are not inclined to sit in one spot and relax, I find I can do that at home. We love to explore and have adventures.
I adore those happy accidents where you discover something magical, a true fortuitous stroke of luck. Rapaura Falls was one such garden. Located near Whatatete Bay on the North Island of New Zealand. and we spent a truly lovely morning wandering the grounds, full of delight and wonder.
When it comes to night sky photography, I am purely an amateur, a hobbyist. I don’t actually do it all that often either
One of the most incredible gardens I think I have ever visited is Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand. The most imaginative and creative gardens.
It’s summer here in Australia and not too far from me is a gorgeous lotus plantation and nursery. They are only open for a few months and then closed again once the lotus have stopped flowering. It’s a magical place to wander, a little lost in your thoughts and capture the beauty with your camera.
We recently took a long weekend to visit my daughter in Queensland, which meant flying. Here in Australia (as in possibly every other country), having staff shortages at airports is a real problem.
Come and visit the largest pioneer village in the Southern Hemisphere, Old Tailem Town. Preserving the past in South Australia.
It's never been more important than now in preserving our colonial past. Here in Australia, we don’t have quite the history of many other countries, but what we have we feel is unique. One such place I visited recently was Clayton Farm in Tatiara in South Australia. A truly unique experience of farm culture from the 1870s.
I love being on the coast, I feel 'at home'. The waves and gulls call to me and I feel inner peace when I can smell that sea salt tang in the air. Nothing quite beats a gorgeous coastal image to remind us of that feeling. So here are my six favourite tips for gorgeous coastal images.
Landscape photography is probably one of the most popular genres, but what are the best settings for landscape photography?
New Zealand's South Island is where Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (LOTR) and The Hobbit was filmed.
