Monthly Archives: April 2012

Greens Pool


Limited Edition – Reflections Collection


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Reflections is my first collection of 4 Limited Edition photographs.

The Reflections Collection depicts the beauty of the water environment on the Western Australian coastline and gives meaning to the mixture of multicultural communities through the ever-changing colour present in the collection. Water ripples present in the four images represent our ever-changing lifestyles on the West Coast due to the expanding resource sector.

Reflections Collection is limited to 1 of 1 and will not be reproduced at any stage all digital negatives will be destroyed.

All four pieces forming the collection are individually sized to 20×30 inches (50x75cm) and presented on an mounted canvas.

As of the 22nd April 2012 Reflections Collection is valued at AU $4,000. A valuation certificate will be provided with the artwork.

To order the Limited Edition – Reflections Collection please contact Leigh Diprose on +61408 957 090.

White Rhinoceros


 

Stirling Ranges


Next Month – Melbourne


As always I am keeping busy with photography and my busy life.

I’m looking forward to Melbourne next month so be sure to keep your eyes on the blog for some great ideas and inspiration in the photography, business and social media world. Some of blog posts that I will be talking about will be from amazing people in the photography, business and social media world. Some of  these people include:

A.J.Riebli filmmaker from Pixar Animation Studios will be discussing just how to tell a memorable digital story; David Warwick from bwired will shine some light on how to effectively unleash the power of social media; Paul Atkins (Atkins Technicolor) will discuss the business behind the fast growing pace of the social media business world and from Elcom Technology, Anthony Milner will discuss how to manage your web content successfully.

Darren Vowles from ReachLocal Australia will discuss today’s digital online space; the Director of Consumer for Microsoft – David McLean, will present the topic of digital lifestyle and finally Christ Maher from IT Bandwagon is going to show me how to super charge my social media.

To top it all off I will be hearing from Steve Parish and Darran Leal about everything photography!

Stay tuned and subscribe to my blog through any of my social media channels.

Until next time

Happy Shooting.


Virtual Photo Walks – Fremantle Boat Harbour



At sunrise I met with fellow photographer Paul Pichugin to conduct a Virtual Photo Walk. The hour long photo shoot was broadcast LIVE around the world via a Google+ Hangout. Paul and I both had mobile phones connected to the top of our cameras streaming the LIVE video feed on a Google+ Hangout.

We couldn’t have asked for a better morning! The sun rose and shone radiantly across the water lighting up the boats with a golden glow. Photographing the reflections on the water was simply a moment to remember.

I encourage anyone to get involved in the next Virtual Photo Walk. For I was able to “walk the walk for those who can’t.”

For more information about this fantastic project please contact Virtual Photo Walks.

Black Winged Stilt


Burchell’s Zebra


A quick break from wedding photography….

Here is another black and white photograph to add to my African series. Enjoy.

Canon EOS 1D C


Well Canon have lifted the lid on another fantastic camera. If you are into video then this camera is for you. The “C” in the name is a bold statement from Canon branding the camera as a creative camera.

From what I have read the Canon EOS 1D C shares almost the same features as the identically looking Canon EOS 1D X camera. The internal build and circuitry of the newer camera handles the output temperature of the never seen before (in this size camera) amazing 4K (4,096 x 2,160) video ability. In simpler terms AWESOME FULL HD VIDEO QUALITY. The camera also has some features similar to the Canon C300 with the ability to capture a wide dynamic range and exposure latitude.

I would love to get my hands on one of these. Just imagine what the output quality would be like on the Full Frame 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor would be like! In my opinion this camera would be perfect for the cinema, media, documentary and wildlife industries due to the ability to use the new range of Cine lenses. The camera still boasts 12 frames per second and also has the ability to capture high res still images while shooting video. Canon have done well to expand the range of cine products before the other “yellow” brand. Now it is just going to be a waiting game until this camera ships late in the year from the pristine Canon factories in Japan.

For a more detailed view of this camera visit Canon’s website or check out the release news on dpreview.

For me this camera is big, black and beautiful. I can’t wait to get my hands on one.

Free Fine Art Photography – April 2012 – Leighton Beach


April 2012 – Leighton Beach.zip

The latest FREE fine art photograph is ready to be downloaded.

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 Free Fine Art Photography April 2012 - Leighton Beach

 

Finally:

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You can find a Donate button just above where you downloaded this image from on my blog.

Keep smiling and THANK YOU so much for your support.

Regards

Leigh Diprose

Leighton Beach


Here is another photo taken on my trusty Velbon Sherpa Pro monopod at the recent photo shoot at Leighton Beach, Western Australia.

Enjoy.

The View from Leighton Beach


The sunset was striking yesterday as I pointed my lens towards Rottnest Island, Western Australia. This photo was taken just as the sun disappeared over the horizon.

Leighton Beach


Went out to capture the sunset today with Jamie Paterson and Paul Pichugin.

This image was straight out of the camera with some sharpness added and a hint of saturation. Taken on my monopod for a total of 6 seconds. Impressive!

Until next time.

Happy Shooting.

 

Free Fine Art Photography – April 2012 – Southgate Dunes


April 2012 – Southgate Dunes.zip

The latest FREE fine art photograph is ready to be downloaded.

(on the right hand side of the blog)

 All I ask in return is:

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Finally:

If you like my photographs PLEASE Donate to Leigh Diprose Photography. Every dollar helps me provide quality photographs to you and the world.

You can find a Donate button just above where you downloaded this image from on my blog.

Keep smiling and THANK YOU so much for your support.

Regards

Leigh Diprose

Virtual Photo Walks


The following post was written by Glenn Chapman (AFP).

The link to the site can be found here.

 

“Budding Google social network sets itself apart

By Glenn Chapman (AFP) – 3 days ago

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Like the strong-willed youth it is, Google’s budding social network is confidently going its own way.

In an AFP interview, Google+ vice president Bradley Horowitz shrugged off Silicon Valley obsession with a Facebook rivalry and focused on the Internet titan playing to its strengths with an eye on the future.

“The way we think about Google+ is not pretending that today we can compete along every dimension of every competitor that is in a space,” Horowitz said.

“The goals for Google+ are long-ranging and broad,” he continued. “This is a reinvention of the consumer’s relationship with Google that is going to unfold over a period of years.”

The average number of people who use Google+ each month has climbed to 100 million since it opened to the public in September of last year. The figure for daily users is 50 million.

“Eventually, the 100 million users today are going to blossom into 500 million and by that time you will discover that all of your friends will be there on Google+,” Horowitz predicted.

A unique Hangouts feature that lets as many as ten people at once get together for group video chats is a huge draw at the online community.

Hangouts can be limited to invited friends or opened to anyone.

The US president, musician Will.i.am, Desmond Tutu and even the Dalai Lama have taken part in “On Air” hangouts in which intimate online gatherings can be openly viewed at the social network.

“We think looking somebody in the eye and communicating in the normal social way we’ve learned to do over millennia is important,” Horowitz said. “We wanted to bring that authenticity back into the equation.”

Hangouts have surprised the Google+ team. They have been used for language and music lessons. A stutterers’ support group uses them for group meetings.

Hangouts are used to let bedridden people virtually explore the world.

Longtime photographer John Butterill of Canada was new to Google+ when he took a sick friend on a “virtual photo walk” using a smartphone, a professional camera, and a hangout.

Butterill hiked snowy woods near his home during a streamed hangout in which his friend saw through the camera lens and directed the shots. A video of the walk posted at the social network went viral.

“I came home from the walk and there it was being shared by everyone,” Butterill told AFP. “My mouth dropped open.”

The friends launched a Virtual Photo Walks page at Google+ with a mission to “walk for those who can’t.”

Google+ users in cities around the world have signed on to act as legs and hands of people physically unable to venture out for themselves.

A photographer in Australia freshly recovered from a broken back virtually took a woman with Multiple Sclerosis on a walk to a beach in Perth.

“She said she never thought she’d hear the ocean again,” Butterill said. “These people really know how to choke you up.”

A photographer for nearly 40 years, Butterill insists that those directing shots get credit and rights to walk images.

“I am just the arms and legs,” Butterill said. “It is like the person on the other side is holding the camera. It’s just plain cool.”

Virtual photo walks can go beyond picture-taking to being a way for people with disabilities to attend meetings or political events or even negotiate contracts in real time, according to Butterill.

“A soldier could take his hospitalized friend virtually to a pub for beer,” he said.

Butterill’s vision includes taking sick children on virtual photo walks of Disneyland.

“When we brought hangouts to market we knew we had something very special, but there was no way of telling whether this would be the next Chatroulette or something more meaningful,” Horowitz said.

“It is really delightful when a product you built changes people’s lives and you get these heartfelt stories about how it has touched them.”

Google is weaving its social network into offerings such as its search engine and online video-sharing stage YouTube for a synergy that could offset the edge given Facebook by its network of more than 840 million members.

“Google of five years ago had many magical products, but they didn’t sing in harmony,” Horowitz said.

“We are creating a more comprehensive user experience across all of what we are doing,” he continued. “We are threading the needle very carefully to do that without spoiling the magic.”

Fremantle


I edited this live on a Google+ Hangout with a few fellow photographers. The photo was taken in Fremantle on a recent photo walk with Paul Pichugin.

Enjoy.

Virtual Photo Walks


I took this image in Fremantle, Western Austraila. Please read on…..

Virtual Photo Walks in Fremantle

As you all probably are aware social media is a massive part of my life. My social media coverage is expanding rapidly and I feel that I have to give back some of my knowledge and time to photographic community. I do this by offering as much advise that I can give out as well as free Fine Art Photographs.

This is reaching its limit due to my lack of free time. I currently work extremely hard running Leigh Diprose Photography Blog, Leigh Diprose Photography, Brides Perth, CameraED (coming very soon) and Valentine’s Camera House but I feel like I am not doing enough for the non photographers out there. So the next stage of my community outreach is through Virtual Photo Walks. My other outreach programs will continue as I have received a lot of positive feedback regarding the free Fine Art Photographs as well as the photographic and social media advise.

Enough about me! Let me fill you in – Virtual Photo Walks started just over 4 weeks ago by a few of my friends on Google+.  John Butterill.

Simply Virtual Photo Walks is “To Know –  To Care  – To Act.” A photographer hosts a Google Plus Hangout and streams the feed live to a disabled community who don’t have the opportunity to get outdoors or even out of their beds. The hangout is interactive with many participants requesting what to take photos of during the LIVE feed. The feeling of bringing joy to someone who can’t walk just by climbing stairs  is heartwarming and an emotional experience for many of the participants.

You will see me posting links and photographs about Virtual Photo Walks. I plan on doing my next Virtual Photo Walk with Paul Pichugin who is also behind this fantastic cause. If you know of anyone who may benefit from participating in these Virtual Photo Walks please drop me an email – leighdiprosephotography@yahoo.com.au and I will get you in touch with the right people.

Some history for you (taken from the Virtual Photo Walks about page – edited)

How Virtual Photo Walks™ came about

Virtual Photo Walks came into existence as a result of a series of random events. I was out for a walk and saw that +Don Noll had started I hang out on G+. As we chatted in the hangout I was also trying to manage my IPhone and the Nikon D 7000 at the same time.

We talked about having an extension arm on the phone or something to make handling the phone easier to handle. After the hangout I was looking at my camera and the phone and suddenly realized that all that was needed was a hot shoe adapter for the Gymbl (http://www.youbiq.com/site/gymbl-pro/  ) which I was using as a phone case.

The +Gymbl which by designed by +Gordon Fowler (youbiq) for doing virtual reality tours it comes with a tripod, IPhone case, and an adapter that allows it to sit on a tripod.

I called Gordon and suggested putting an adapter on the bottom of the Gymbl so that it could be mounted on the hot shoe of the DSLR.

With the IPhone mounted in this way I went for my next walk, I fortunately came upon a Barred owl and thought I would show it to my friends on Google+  I contacted them and they watch me photograph the owl, on google+ hangouts. +Andy Gray took some screenshots of that and posted them with his comments on his page

+Andy Gray  –  Feb 6, 2012 (edited)  –  Public

We had an interesting Hangout earlier as we joined our friend+John Butterill on a walk through the Canadian countryside spotting wildlife to photograph. To broadcast these John uses an#iPhonemounted on a +Gymbl iPhone holder attached to the hotshoe on his +Nikon DSLR, which kinda makes the whole thing look like someone wielding a bazooka in a 1st person shooter to us!

At the point you see below he was photographing a Barred Owl (Not a Barn Owl as previously stated). He’s since posted an excellent shot of the owl perched in a tree from later in his wildlife walk. We were all kind of excited because we realized this was a new way of going on photo shoot.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/106837773805813749834/111835024921462866899/posts/2Jhc15digWM

The next evening I was in a hangout with +C.Cory Fisk . She is bed ridden and was talking to +Helen Sotiradis  +Don Noll +Rogier Root about how the only thing she could photograph was what she could see out her window. I simply spoke up and said Corey I’ll take you on a photo shoot, and you can tell me what you want to take pictures of because you will be seeing through the IPhone on Google+  what I can see through the viewfinder. The next day we did our first, now called a +Virtual Photo Walkwith +Don Noll , +AndyUnknown, +RogIer Rood who recorded it for You Tube. You can watch on channel Jbutterill or on the + Virtual Photo Walks page. We all had a lot of fun and it went very well.

Following that I was in a hangout with +Frank Garufi Jr and he was telling me about his son going into the hospital for an infusion which is very uncomfortable and painful for an 8-year-old. Again I simply said I’ll take him for a photo walk around my community and keep them distracted during the process, this was a great fun event and it was not recorded but Frank took a few pictures of his son during the photo walk watching me on the computer. +Frank Garufi Jr then posted them with a very emotional thank you for me doing it. This post was number 8 on what’s hot on Google+ for about 8 hours on Friday the day of the photo walk.

+Frank Garufi Jr.

Crohns Colitis – My Son’s Battle

Domenic’s Infusion for February 2012

Some of you might remember the interview that +Shefali Burnsdid with me, back in the beginning of January, about Crohns Colitis disease and how my son has been battling it since he was born ( http://youtu.be/wP7cNbsbJHk ). Its a constant struggle for him, and unfortunately, one that he’ll have to struggle with for the rest of his life.

One, of the many, things we have to do is a monthly infusion of a medication called Remicade. The entire process is roughly 6 hours long and requires it to be administered in the hospital ( Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia ).

Today was our scheduled appointment for the month of February and Domenic got a special surprise thanks to +John Butterill and the sheer power and greatness of +Google+ Hangouts.

Armed with his IPhone, Nikon camera, and probably 10 layers of clothing, +John Butterill took my son on a photo walk around Rosedale, Ontario, Canada while he was getting his infusion done. Domenic loved every minute of it! For the hour that John braved the harsh weather conditions to show my son around Rosedale, my son didn’t have to worry about blood pressure cuff’s squeezing his arm too tight, the uncomfortableness of having tubes stuck through his arm, the drip rate of the medicine “burning” him ( the meds must be administered at a specific rate per hour ), or having to be stuck in a hospital when he much rather be at school!!!

+John Butterill is nothing less than a saint in my eyes! He brought a TON of joy to my son today, of what otherwise would have been, another excruciating day for him! This isn’t the first time John has done it either. He took +C. Corey Fisk on a similar photo walk ( http://goo.gl/6Dh0z ).

From the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU +John Butterill!!!

Dom – February 2012 Infusion with Photowalk (7 photos)

Frank and I along with +Bruce Garber, +Gordon Fowler and others decided that there should be a page  on Google+ to spread the word about this exciting way to help people.

Now we have that page and photographers around the world are stepping up to help conduct photo walks around the world. Events  are scheduled in Amsterdam Rome Germany Canada Australia New Zealand.