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Here are but a few of the photographs I have had the pleasure of recording as I have waved my cameras in the general direction of the surrounding countryside over a period of 30 years of photography. I look at other people's photographs and wonder why I cannot see things like that, but then I figure that just maybe, they might say that about a few of mine? As a general rule, I am not inclined to landscape photography, but some scenes are irresistable. Photography is a medium which offers much to the observant enthusiast of imagery, colour and light and for those prepared to wait a little longer, or get up a bit earlier, the rewards are many and often beautiful. Even if the photographs were not winners, the world around you surely was, so enjoy. Please
browse though these photographs at your leisure and email
me with any comments or just plain chatter as you prefer. My main aim
in producing these pages is to establish contact with like-minded folk
from all around the world 
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Who
can resist the charm and peace of a rich, tropical sunset? The low light
levels demand a steady camera or fast film, so always be ready for moments
like this. A rock or tree will suffice if a tripod is unavailable. The
camera's self-timer will fill in if you have left the cable release
at home. Above all, try it and bracket your shots if you cannot come
back and try again.
Nikkormat FT2, GN Nikkor 45mm f2.8 lens, Ektachrome 64 |
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The
more mundane areas of the world are also a good source of sunsets. This
one may lack the charm of the Fiji twilight, but the impact of low backlighting
adds punch to a wide angle lens shot. Extreme wide-angle lens photo's
look better if you pay attention to the foreground and/or scene framing
to confirm the depth of the image.
Nikkormat FT2, 21mm lens, 1/125sec @ f11, Ektachrome 64, Colourized in Paintshop Pro 6. |
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This
image presented itself during a drive in the bush with my Mother. ALWAYS
take your camera!! It was raining miserably and this only served to
add atmosphere to the final result and screen unwanted detail from the
background. Shot from inside the car. The rain coming in through the
window was worth every drop.
Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 200mm lens, 1/125th sec @ f4 |
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Every
turn of the road will potentially reveal a once only shot, so be ready
when travelling. A camera in the bag is a photograph missed. Travelling
in a rattling old bus in the highlands of Fiji's main island, we rounded
a bumpy corner and for all of a few seconds, there it was! Click, Got
It! The placement of the foreground figures is perfect, but it was a
result of chance and grabbing what I saw as a good photo in an instant.
These moments are usually rare, but rewarding.
Nikkormat FT2, GN Nikkor 45mm lens, 1/125sec @ f11, Ektachrome 64. |
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Cutting
through the dark like an incandescent knife, the sleek Victoria Bridge,
Brisbane on a clear winter's night. Don't be afraid to crop your photographs
severely. Few of mine survive uncut. The composing of the image does
not stop in the camera.
Nikon FM2, 24mm lens, rested on stone wall, self-timer fired, 1 sec @ f16 |
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The
heavy contrast of the midday shadows adds impact to this Pacific Island
beach scene while the native boy enjoys shelter under the palms. Some
would argue that the dark shadows at lower-left are too heavy, but they
are somewhat balanced by the straw hut roof at top right and both help
to frame the shot & give depth to the photograph.
Nikkormat FT2, 105mm Nikkor, Ektachrome 64 |
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The
delicate aesthetics of the Chinese Gardens in Darling Harbour, Sydney
gave me an excuse to consume film at an alarming rate on this softly
cloudy day. The gardens of the orient are always an art form that should
not be ignored in your quest for the perfect landscape.
Nikon FM2, 24mm lens, 1/250sec @ f11. |
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Fishing
for dinner is a serious business in the Pacific Islands and this group
of Fijian villagers go about their daily duties under the dramatic evening
skies that make for a very atmospheric photograph.
Nikkormat FT2, GN Nikkor 45mm lens, 1/125sec @ f8 |
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Whilst
driving around the beautiful Hunter Valley of NSW, the home of some
of the world's finest wines, I noticed this pleasantly pastoral scene
over one of the smaller "boutique" vineyards. The soft light
of overcast skies helped keep the contrast down and saturate the colour.
Nikon F3HP/MD4, Nikkor 105mm, Fuji Superia 400 |
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This
lone shed on a cattle property in the NSW Hunter Valley caught my eye
not only because of it's isolation in the paddock, but also due to the
unearthly light at the time. Light is the medium we use to "paint"
with, so always be ready to use it.
Nikon F3HP/MD4, Nikkor 200mm, Fuji Superia 400 |
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The historic
little village of Wollombi west of the NSW Central Coast
is real goldmine for the watchful photographer as is any town with old
history surrounding it. This beautifully restored church was built from
hand cut stone and has many details which provide some nice images.
Nikon F3HP/MD4, Nikkor 200mm, Fuji Superia 400 |
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By
moving in close or, as is the case here, using a medium telephoto lens,
you can isolate many potential distractions from your photographs and
highlight the finer points in detail like the hand cut stonework.
Nikon F3HP/MD4, Nikkor 200mm, Fuji Superia 400 |
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All photographs used in this site are copyright 2000 Colin Sheehan