Like many photographers, my early learning was largely in the area of landscapes and seascapes. They remain an important part of my photography, and wherever possible I will still bring out a solid tripod and filters to capture an image that catches my interest.

Isle of Skye Reflection is a good example of deliberately pursuing an image. Local advice led me to a location that relatively few photographers visit as it required a solid walk through boggy fields followed by a scramble down, and back up, a decent cliff face. The effort was worthwhile.

Other images, such as Venice Canals, are much more opportunistic, demonstrating that, in this case, a Cityscape, does not always require extensive planning or preparation. Both images have a fuller text and audio story under Images with a Story for those interested in the circumstances behind their capture.

As a general rule, I prefer sunrise to sunset. There is also no doubt that Queensland tends to provide more vibrant colours, while Victoria often offers a softer and more subdued palette. I enjoy both, but they create quite different opportunities.

With landscape and seascape photography, I am generally focused on capturing a genuine reflection of what is actually there. That does not mean simply recording the scene as small changes in perspective can make a significant difference.

Moogerah Sunrise is a good example. Simply lowering the tripod to almost ground level changed the perspective considerably, even though the viewer may not immediately realise why the image looks just a little different. For me, that is part of the challenge: finding a subtle way to make a familiar landscape feel less familiar.