Gail's Photography

05/09/2024

Pretty scenes of this Pale-headed Rosella sitting on the fence when I was recently out and about one morning. I love seeing these birds and only get the occasional one in my yard but I find they don't stay too long once I am spotted. I took this rosella from a distance but tried to approach slowly and little by little to get a few pics.

28/08/2024

Last night I took on the role of Secretary at my local club, Ipswich Photographic Society. Looking forward to working with President, Daryl Neumann, Vice President Byron Hall and Treasurer, Ron Miller. Hoping to keep the club moving onto good things in the coming year. Many thanks go to Debra Whelband for her many years of tireless work in the role of Secretary.

21/08/2024

My image 'Free Spirit' received a 3rd in the Monochrome competition last Tuesday night at Ipswich Photographic Society. Thanks to Audrey for modelling so beautifully.

19/08/2024

My 'Loving Nature' image has made a sale to a person in Queensland who purchased an iphone 11 tough case. Thank you! My image 'Loving Nature' can be found on Redbubble where you can find many products and a mixture of other images. If you happen to visit my shop please indicate your favourites and a follow! Enjoy browsing. Thank you.
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16/08/2024

Thanks Ipswich Photographic Society for the mention!

"Wasp's Grip" taken by Gail Bryant was awarded an Honour in the Masters section of the August competition. The set topic this month was "Macro". Gail's Photography

14/08/2024

Hi all, Last night's critique was the subject of Macro Photography at my local club. My prints were 'Sweet Sip' a Golden-tailed Spiny Ant which received an honour and 'Nectar Joy' a Golden Hover Fly. My Digital Projected images were 'Wasp's Grip' a Paper Wasp and 'Leafy Leap' a Jumping Spider which both received honours. Macro is always a challenge but very satisfying when you get the image you set out to achieve.

07/08/2024

A little visit yesterday at the Ipswich Nature Centre with my grandson, Theo. I managed to snap a few pics along the way. Theo loved the visit. He tells me to take the picture when he spots a bird or animal he likes! Such a well kept wildlife centre with a rainforest bird aviary and many other animals such as the red kangaroo, emu's, dingo's, wallabies, quolls, wombats and some farm yard animals too!

29/07/2024

I got slightly distracted a couple mornings ago when I was looking for some foggy images for an upcoming subject at club. These cockatoo's definitely needed my attention for a few pics!

21/07/2024

Nice to get out today with a few Ipswich Photographic members at Pan Pacific Peace Gardens for lunch, a chat and a few photo's!

19/07/2024

Hi all, Most of you know I have an account on Redbubble. Occasionally I add an image to my collection. My recent image 'Echinacea Fantasy' makes for an interesting image which is now available in many products on the below link. If you happen to search my images I would appreciate you indicating your favourites and liking my page. Redbubble has a deal of 30% off all products currently. Products are made at Redbubble and sent directly to the customer.
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12/07/2024

Hi all, My image 'Adjusting Ballet Shoes' resulted in a 1st place in the Monochrome on Tuesday night at my local club, Ipswich Photographic Society. Thanks to Cassie and Ellie for being such wonderful models in a recent photoshoot. Always a pleasure working with the two of them.

10/07/2024

Last night's critique was the subject of 'Creative'. My prints were 'Echinacea Fantasy' and 'Softly Floating' and my Digital images were 'Bubble Sensation' and 'Soaring into Sydney'. I received a merit for 'Softly Floating' and a merit for both my DPI images. Lot of interesting and different ideas from other club members.

05/07/2024

A nice orange sunrise this morning at Plainland. Sometimes early starts are worth their weight in gold! 😊

28/06/2024

Sharing a few of my Wanaka Tree images tonight. I've shared a couple images on instagram of this morning as the fog rolled in and the scene changed as the morning progressed. There were many people around that morning taking pics of the tree and surrounds which is a very popular spot indeed.

18/06/2024

Some Starling bird captures from Queenstown in New Zealand. These birds were very happy flitting around on the tops of tree shrubs near our balcony. Starlings feed on fruit and berries but their main diet is invertebrates. They spend a lot of their time looking for insects, worms and spiders. Their lifespan is generally around 15 years.

15/06/2024

Hi all, I received a 1st for 'Looking Down' at our last Club Critique for my image 'Seaside Drive'. This drone image was taken in New Zealand. I was very lucky to have the red car travelling along at the right moment to add a point of interest to my image.

13/06/2024

Hi all, Tuesday nights critique at Club was the subject of 'Food Photography'. My entries for prints were 'Slice of Heaven' which received a Merit and 'Party Platter' an acceptance. My digital entries were 'Sashimi on Ice' and 'Sweet Suspension' both receiving Merits. These were all my own arrangements and sets.

10/06/2024

Saw this European Starling when in Queenstown. This is a Non breeding adult/immature bird. The Starling was sitting in the rain and in a perfect spot at my eye level as I was coming back down the steps to my accommodation. I took the opportunity to take a few images. It was a first for me to take a pic of this particular bird.

05/06/2024

Hi all, a few pics of the Kea bird, the world's only alpine parrot is quite a clever, cheeky, mischievous bird. I loved seeing these birds whilst in New Zealand on a couple of occasions. They were having such fun jumping over each other and clowning around in the carpark at Arthur's Pass. They were fairly difficult to photography with their erratic moves in the air but I'm always up for the challenge. Enjoy seeing these birds very much and it was a highlight of my trip.

27/05/2024

Enjoyed an outing with Ipswich Photographic Society yesterday. We met up at Mt. French for a walk and photoshoot around the area. Later that day I ventured to Wyaralong Dam. The first two pics are a quick stop on the way out there to capture the foggy morning.

22/05/2024

Hi all, Last Tuesday night was our critique on 'Architecture'. I received an honour for 'Opera Grandeur' and acceptances for 'Devine Symmetry' taken at St. John's Cathedral. Other images were Urban Tapestry' and 'Modern Construction'. Apart from my Opera House image I ventured into Brisbane City with a friend to take these images and believe me I took many more images than this for this subject. :)

18/05/2024

Paradise Shelduck from my New Zealand visit. Every time I saw these ducks they were always in a pair. The female has the white head and the male black. They are both nice looking ducks. Enjoyed seeing them throughout my travels.

15/05/2024

Thought I'd share a few drone images tonight. This particular day we were travelling from Wanaka to Queenstown. These images were from outside Glenorchy and looking down on the Rees River Bridge on Paradise Road. New Zealand had a few dry months previous to my visit and I saw the water very low in many places however, the surrounding area had a beautiful scenic view of mountains in the distance.

13/05/2024

My 'Mystic Blue' coasters have made a sale to a person in NSW. Hope you enjoy your coasters. It is always pleasing to see someone has picked out my work from many other artists. These items can be purchased through Redbubble. I have a number of images and products for sale and at present there is a 25% off on all products. Enjoy browsing and I would appreciate a follow. Thank you!

11/05/2024

Hi all, Last months critique on Nature images I submitted 'Waiting Patiently' which received an honour, 'Starling Catching Insects' which received a merit, 'Feisty Wagtail' a merit and lastly 'Brahminy Kite's Catch' which also received a merit. Let me know your favourites!

10/05/2024

My ‘Looking Down’ image ‘Stairs to the Sea’ from my last club critique. Pleased to say it gained a 1st! Image taken Coffs Harbour area.

07/05/2024

Finally got a chance to look through some of my photo's from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. I enjoyed this bridge and the beautiful clear aqua water and all of the scenery in this area. The Church of the Good Shepherd was taken from a distance and shows a different perspective and gives you an idea of the visitors to this area.

30/04/2024

Hi all, I'm now back in Australia after a very nice trip to the South Island, New Zealand. The Moeraki Boulders are spherical boulders lying along a stretch of beach. It was great doing a sunrise at this location. I incorporated a few people into my images after they were happy to be photographed. I will be sending them a few images for them to remember their visit to the area.

24/04/2024

This ANZAC day 2024 we remember all those who served & sacrificed their lives to give us the freedom we have today to enjoy our great country. We remember their bravery and service and their sacrifices will live on forever more. Lest we Forget.

23/04/2024

Hi all, Yesterday we left Dunedin and stopped in for a sunrise at the Moeraki Boulders. The boulders are scattered across the beach and weigh several tonnes and up to two metres high. Lots of half covered boulders in the sand as you can see in my photo. Now in Christchurch for a couple days and heading out to Arthur's Pass today. Lots to catch up on when I return!