Eddy Summers Photography

01/04/2023

A few snaps of "MARSALA" - Music without Borders, the opening performance for Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre 2023 season.

27/03/2023

A few snaps of Robert Brand & Dr Aaron Greenville as they talk about their chosen subjects as part of the Science at the Local - Blue Mountains initiative.

Happy Mono Monday!

02/03/2023

Penrith Youth Orchestra with Paul Terracini at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Nov'22.

Tomorrow (Friday 3rd of March) marks the 2023 season launch party for The Joan, so now feels a suitable time to share last years work.

More images over here;

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/penrith-youth-orchestra-with-paul-terracini

Thanks for looking.

26/01/2023

As Scottish migrants to Australia, this date has forever been awkward. We want to be sensitive to Australia's past but also celebrate what it is to be part of Australia... But then the 25th of January is Scotland's national heritage day (Burns Supper, to celebrate the life and works of poet Rabbie Burns aka 'Auld Lang Syne'!).
To have the two days back to back is very hard on our livers so we typically bail out of the contentious Aussie celebrations and default back to our roots.

We wholeheartedly want the Australia Day date moved.

😁

23/01/2023

Cars, Chicks (and my clicks).

By far one of my most favorite events to document, Lady Luck is back! Congratulations to the organisers and all the attendees, a super fun day had by all.

There are plenty of more images to see over at my blog, feel free to check that out also;

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/cars-n-chicks-and-my-clicks

Huge thanks to the awesome Sydney Swing Katz and of course The Carrington Hotel.

Can't wait for next year already!

09/01/2023

Strings of Attraction.

The highlight of my year was witnessing the highlight of someone else's.

Nationwide Curating, WOTSO WorkSpace, instagram.com/susiesummersart/

🥰🪡🧵

For more pics and vids please visit here;

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/strings-of-attraction

24/12/2022

Joint Gingerbread House

The grand IKEA gingerbread house has become a tradition in these parts (and I’m sure other homes!). Normally it’s a mum and daughter craft activity however this year my eldest wanted to join in, brilliant!

They divided the house in half, his one side, hers the other. What a masterpiece :D

Merry Christmas everyone! 🥰🎄☃️🍭🎁

17/12/2022

Someone is a little emotional at the end of her performance as 'Jane' in Glenbrook Ballet Theatre's 'Mary Poppins' concert held at Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub.
What an excellent show! Thank you to everyone involved that clearly works hard for these kids, core memories made, mission success.

10/10/2022

Mr Watkins Bar.

A little event I covered last Saturday night. Please head over to the blog to see many more pictures!

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/mr-watkins

Thanks for looking, if you would like to make a booking please DM me.

28/08/2022

Here's some recent flicks from Science at the Local - Blue Mountains as they celebrated Science Week with Dr Carolyn Hogg, Dr Nisha Duggan and Prof Richard Payne, talking about Australian Animals: Saving us and Saving Them.

You can see more flicks from this event from the link below, thanks.

https://www.behance.net/gallery/151368079/14th-August-2022

05/08/2022

Local Government NSW Awards '22.
What a great night and what a great bunch.
Reach out to me, DM here or Facebook or my website. More pics to follow...

18/07/2022

Woodford on Steam.

Saturday 16th July saw the National Trust Australia (NSW) first ever Steampunk gathering at the Woodford Academy - National Trust of Australia NSW, Blue Mountains. I do love a bit of cosplay and the attire worn by all the fantastic staff and attendees really is fun to capture. Thanks to the staff and attendees for all their effort, a great day had by all.

More flicks on my blog, head this way >>> https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/woodford-academy-on-steam

22/05/2022

Mock exams day at Glenbrook Ballet Theatre.

A quick impromptu shot of my girl before she head's off.

Good luck all!

20/05/2022

New vid & blog.

Some recent work at an event (Concord Repatriation General Hospital / Waterview in Bicentennial Park). Visit blog for more flicks and info;

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/all-this-time

Alternatively watch a short video;

https://youtu.be/WzsxXIgGC6k

Thanks for watching/looking.

15/05/2022

Took an early walk around the block with the camera yesterday morning, mainly to stretch the legs but really to test an oldish 1980's lens that arrived in the mail this week. The light was soft and diffused and those Autumn colours really came through. My neighbor was even nice enough to proudly present her rooster 😄🐔

But yeh, next time you see some weird person walking around your streets in the early morn with a camera and you're wondering what they're up to... they're probably doing stuff like this 😁

There are plenty more images from this walk over here on my Blog page;

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/becs-garden-with-the-pentax-f70-2104-56

I do love how lovely little Autumn nuggets of gold can be had around your local area without having to necessarily visit a grand tourist attracting garden!

10/05/2022

Breenhold Gardens located in the upper Blue Mountains Australia at Mount Wilson is a yearly visit for most photographers. Although open at other times throughout the year it really is quite a special place around Autumn. But Aussie seasons being what they are you never know how long or how cooperative the trees and foliage behave around this season. Sometimes colours last steadily for a few weeks, other times its came and went within a weekend.

Anyway, I was joined with friend and fellow photographer Rob Skinner as we had a leisurely stroll around the gardens. The sun was out which makes the gardens a very high contrast challenge, I chose to run with it rather than against.

Hope you enjoy the snaps.

28/04/2022

Sergeant Taria Grenadiere de la Garde 1809-1815

I joined my good friends Mick Tait (photographer) and Dij (subject) for a wee shoot at Lennox Bridge, Blue Mountains. Dij claims he has ancestry links to 'Sergeant Taria Grenadiere' and wanted to reenact the pose pictured in the frame towards the end of the film (as well as some other poses). I went to support Mick and thought I'd record some of the morning’s proceedings;

https://youtu.be/8kGEapuq7Iw

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/sergeant-taria-grenadiere-de-la-garde-1809-1815

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/05/19/surviving-photos-veterans-napoleonic-wars/

22/04/2022

Belated Fern Friday

Actually... I believe it is still Friday in some parts of the world.

21/04/2022

Throwback Thursday - The Sound Of Speed

Andy & Fred of AFA https://afaccessories.com.au

15/04/2022

Good Fern Friday

Autumn is here and fern is starting to turn golden brown, just glorious 🥰

31/03/2022

Cudmirrah

Video here; https://youtu.be/rfKbvS2F1hQ (best watched loud)

Stills here; https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/cudmirrah

My cold hand on your heart, when I broke apartThe world blurred I forgot every wordTHE SUN SETS ON THE RIVER, A CANDLE DELIVERSMY BODY TO HEAVEN, THE JOURNEY...

24/03/2022

The Blue Mountains really is paradise 😗🦎😁🥰

https://youtu.be/dsTrJINacr4

A quick impromptu visit to Terrace Falls (Blue Mountains) with my daughter to test some Fuji slow mo fun. Quality is a bit meh but I still like the results.M...

21/03/2022

Mini Dragon

19/01/2022

Victoria Falls

Some slight 'fantasy' interpretations of a couple falls I recently visited.

The way my mind works is I can interpret the scene in monochrome, or in colour that (accurately represent the genuine colours at the time) or a colour version that strays far from the truth but perhaps does so in a pleasing way that does not disrupt the image.

There must be more ways to interpret the scene too, perhaps I need to try some red monochromatic, yellow or blue!

Images taken with the Pentax 645D with the SMC-A 35mm f/3.5.

Happy Waterfall Wednesday!

24/12/2021

Bah Humbug!
"I'm getting real sick of yer s**t hooman..."

Merry Xmas Everyone! 😸🎄🎄🎁🎅

15/12/2021

Feeling Christmassy so I thought I'd share a few pics I took for an assignment a couple weeks back to promote the National Trust Australia (NSW) 'A Magical Victorian Christmas'. Tickets are still available I believe but be quick, the event closes on the 20th!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/a-magical-victorian-christmas/

19/11/2021

Chapter 11 - Leura Cascades

Just thought I’d share a wee mockup. I think I can actually start to piece together what has been a very overdue project and hopefully get this finished 2022.

For those unaware, I have been working on a book of my local area (the Blue Mountains) as seen through the optics of just one vintage classic lens, the 1960's Takumar 50mm 1.4 (8e). It has proven to be a wonderful experience that I look forward to sharing with you all.

Read more and see more in the link below;

https://www.eddysummers.com.au/blog/chapter-11-leura-cascades

Happy Fog Friday! 😁

18/11/2021

Thank you Pentax!

In this summary video I menu dive and explain a few hidden features that are new on the K3III that I came to really appreciate during my time with the camera...