Digby the Funster

02/03/2023

02/03/2023

Sunrise

10/02/2023

Flashback Friday!

Well Summer has definitely arrived here in Brisbane this week and today is our hottest day so far this season, currently 35 degrees and very humid making it feel even hotter. Not looking forward to trying to sleep tonight.

Thought i'd dig out this beautiful sunrise captured over the Shorncliffe Pier back in the winter of 2020 to trick my mind into thinking it's cooler! 😂

Anyway, it's Monday for me and I'm to work for the afternoon / night. I hope you are all staying cool and I hope you all enjoy the weekend!

Get back to nature, she's all around you! 🥵

10/02/2023

Good evening sunset lovers, hope you are well 🙂

I was treated to an amazing sunset at Brighton Tree on Sunday just gone as Mother Nature put on quite the show!

I've shot this tree hundreds of times over the years, as you've probably noticed 😂 It's such a rare gem to have a picturesque, lone tree so close to home. Amid the hustle and bustle humans go about their day, against the odds this sole survivor stands stoic, offering a beautiful escape to those who slow down enough to see.

How could you not come back again and again!

Enjoy the rest of your week

Dan ❤️

18/01/2023

Flame Tree

Good afternoon sunset lovers 😎

No storms around the last week or more so it was back to chasing colourful skies instead. Friday through to Sunday we had a large band of high level cloud drifting down from the north west, it was placed perfectly for the Gold Coast, Brisbane and areas to the west to catch some colour. When positioned well mid level cloud and high level clouds are what give you those long burning oranges, pinks and reds, the kind us landscape photographers crave.

Unfortunately for me on Sunday some dreaded low level cloud started drifting in off the ocean just as the first round of colour was popping. Low level cloud usually catches some colour while the sun is just about to set but then as the sun begins to sink below the horizon it goes grey and stays grey.

As you can see in this image the low level is bottom right of frame. It got thicker and ruined the second round of colour which happens roughly 20 minutes after sunset. Although I walked away somewhat disappointed as these set ups don't happen that often at this time of year I decided to share this image anyway as it was still a magical afternoon.

Brighton Tree is probably my most photographed subject over the years, I hope you're not sick of it 😂 It's close to home and although I do get a bit tired of shooting there sometimes I just love the textures in the sand and the exposed rocks at low tide, every sky is different.

I've always got my head in the clouds waiting for Mother Natures next master class, no better way to start or end the day. Enjoy the rest of the week, two more days until the weekend!

Dan 🌤

29/11/2022

Good evening all, hope you are well!

99% of all calendars have now been sent off as of today, just waiting on two more people to pay and then I can draw the lucky canvas winner :)

I have ended up with 10 spare copies so if you missed out on ordering the first time around or would like a top up this is your chance! Just private message me and I'll reserve a copy before they are snapped up!

Here's a sunset shot I captured last Wednesday at the Brighton Tree, one of my local go to places when I don't have the day off. I've never seen a cloud formation like this before, especially the right hand side of frame, it was like wind was dragging the cloud across and upwards. Sometimes you can get a similar effect doing longer exposures but this was a short shutter speed. Anyway I thought it was really cool and worth sharing.

Enjoy the rest of your week, looks like places up near Central QLD are in for some decent rain this week so keep an eye on your favourite weather pages.

Stay safe

Dan

21/11/2022

Good afternoon sunset lovers.

Firstly, I just wanted to say a big thank you for all the lovely messages I received on the post dedicated to late sister Peta. In this day and age life is so busy and fast paced so I really appreciate you all for taking the time to comment ❤️ Many of you had similar stories which is heartbreaking, a good reminder to always tell our friends and family how much we love them and give them a big hug!

Just a quick update on Calendars.

I gave the green light to print last Friday after locking in the final draft, I'm expecting the bulk order will be back from print late next week. From there please allow me a few days to parcel them up and then allow delivery times for Australia Post.

Australia Post have told me as long as I have them sent by December 7th they will arrive in time for Xmas, I will definitely have them shipped by then :)

If I could please ask for those who haven't paid yet to please have this completed by the end of this week would be great! Once everyone has paid I will draw the lucky winner of the 90cm x 60cm canvas.

Thanks again to everyone who purchased a calendar and for following my page, it's great to see so many like minded people enjoying some of the magical moments Mother Nature creates.........If only she would give us a few storms!!! 😂

Enjoy the rest of your week 😎

02/11/2022

Get back to nature, she’s all around you!

Dan ❤️

27/10/2022

Underwater Doggy

23/10/2022

Shorncliffe Pier - Sunrise