Photo Essay: Colours of Sin

For strange things and good times, it’s hard to beat America’s playground Las Vegas, the aptly named City of Sin.

After heading to Las Vegas for the 5th time back in 2016. I was keen to do some more shooting of the famous strip.

But how do you shoot the same city a different way. Well after having a bit of a think before I left for the trip, I came up with the idea to do a little light painting.

It was new to myself as I have not played with this style before, but thought with the colourful lights of Vegas, why not!!!

So instead of the traditional light painting where the camera remains static and lights are move around it, I kind of did the reverse in waving the camera around. 

With 10 sec exposures and letting some of the image burn into the sensor for approx 5 sec, then simply waving the camera around. Left right up or down, whatever caught my eye at the time.

Initially the tittle was colours of Vegas, but unhappy with that I threw it open to the world of Facebook, where Colours of Sin was now born and some cool pictures were made. As much as I love the rules of photography they all serve a purpose, sometimes it’s a good idea to throw them out the window and just create.

Embrace new challenges and see what’s out there!!!

cheers guys, til next time!!!!

Chris

Bronte Beach, NSW

In lieu of today’s chilly weather, I thought it would be nice to visit a recent trip to one of my favourite beaches in Sydney, Bronte beach.
It’s on the same strip of coastline as the more famous Bondi beach, but it comes with its own distinct landscape.
It’s probably more well known in recent times with the highly Instagram friendly Bronte Pool on the Southern end.

With a quick Instagram search you’ll find literally 1000’s of pictures taken of and from the picturesque pool.
It’s hard not to see why, as the pool is big enough to fill up your frame when photographing or small enough to swim some laps depending on your reason for a visit.

It also takes in arguably one of the most well known walks in the country, the coastal Bondi to Bronte track. It’s takes around 3 hours for a return trip approx 4km one way but it’s definitely a morning well spent.

And if you’re a visitor or a Sydney local it should most definitely be on your bucket list with many a cafe or watering hole if you take some slight detours.

There are many great opportunities to take pictures here with a high side on both the north and south end and the before mentioned southern end pool.

It may be the little brother to Bondi, but once you are there you will notice it has a personality of its own and well worth the trip. Like many of the Eastern Suburbs beaches it has paid parking so bring your wallet.
Shot with my 1DX and 16-30mm lens above ground and my GoPro Black in the pool.

Til next time

Chris

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Garie Beach

Garie Beach in the Royal National Park, it’s around a hour drive from the Sydney City CBD. From the top of the Princess Highway it’s around a 30 minute drive to the well sign posted Garie Beach. Driving south, it’s not long after the Bundeena turnoff.


You can drive straight into the car park after the toll booth and the beach is right at the foot of the parking area, with no further hiking.
The name Garie comes from the Dharawal meaning of “sleepy.”


And because of the isolation of the area, it can be a pretty underpopulated beach to visit. But it is still patrolled by the Australian Surf Life Savers,so best to check signs if you’re heading into the water.

    With a pretty steep cliff face it can make for some nice pictures, especially on the northern end, and depending on the time of day it can add to a impressive seascape if you can time the sun.


    It’s definitely a different view than a lot of other beaches in Sydney due to the steepness of the cliff face. So if you’re looking at photographing a beach with a little different landscape than normal, it’s well worth the trek out to the Royal National Park.
    Shot with my 16-30mm and 70-200mm lenses.

    til next time

    Chris