hey guys just a quick msg to say thanks for all the support on my new pics! have not long come home from my massive 9 week trip of Europe, had the most awesome time ever, so I thought I'd share a few of the better photos with you all. I have seen some awesome things and some things I never thought I'd see in my life, so to be able to go there and photograph some and show you as well. SO have a good look and tell me what you think..your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

None of these images have been edited in any way.

Cheers guys!
Liz xo

So it's been about a year..i havn't uploaded anything in about 18 months. I have been a busy little beaver just recently. What with getting a full time job with no time for anything else, then moving to Coffs Harbour, moving back to Sydney, getting a new job trying to get as much money as I can before I go over to Europe in August. I apologise to the few of you out there who have been watching me with nothing coming up to be looked at. When I come back from Europe I can guarantee that there will be photos to be put up. Lots of them lol.. but only the good ones. I will be hitting up 16 countries in 64 days, so expect just a few lol. The SLR will not be accompaning me as I am pretty much back-packing so will not have the room. I will just have my little digital camera with me.

I hope those of you who watch me have been sticking by, waiting patiently for me to add something. I know it has been a while, and for those who are still around, I thankyou for your patience.

Love and Peace.. Liz x

So there is this photography competition that my council is running. It has 5 different categories, and everytime I find something really cool to take a photo of, that I might be able to enter, it doesn't fit in any of the categories. How annoying is that?? I mean, I honestly cannot think of anything to take a photo of that fits within the categories. These are the categories:
Our Beautiful Bushland
We live in an area known for its bushland. The bushland harbours indigenous wildlife and plants and its streams are clean and healthy. We use our natural environment for recreation and contemplation. Can your photograph depict the Bushland Shire at its natural best?

Earthwise in Hornsby
Hornsby earthwise encourages council and the community to minimise their impact on the environment. Photos in this category will capture environmentally friendly actions and attitudes within the community, business or home. The photos should also inspire others to live environmentally sustainable lives.

People of Hornsby Shire
People from all walks of life, cultural backgrounds and religions, with a multitude of experiences, make our community what it is today. This category aims to capture these special individuals, families and groups.

Buildings of Hornsby Shire
Significant landmarks, buildings, historic houses or any architectural feature within the Shire that captures your eye can be entered in this category.

Business in Hornsby
Our Shire is a hub of business, industry and commerce. Sponsered by the Hornsby Chamber of Commerce, photos in this category should represent local businesses or people in their place of business.


The other annoying thing is that all the photos taken for this competition have to be taken within the council area.. as in the suburbs that are actually a part of that suburb. I don't actually know the extent of the council though lol. Should probably investigate that.

Anyway, if any of you have any suggestions as to what I could possibly take any photos of to enter, can you please let me know.

I totally understand the need for categories for submissions. I do. It means that people can't just put anything, anywhere, and it makes it a lot easier to search.
What I'm peeved about is that this is the 3rd time that a whole group of my photos have changed categories. I put them in the category best suited to the photo and they keep getting moved. When I take macro photos, and put them into the Macro category, I expect them to stay there, but oh no.. because they are flowers, they get moved to the Flowers and Plants category. Yes, they are flowers, and they would fit there too, but you would know if you had seen the actual flowers, that they would be much better suited in the macro category then elsewhere.

Why can't people make these decisions themselves. When you choose the category, the whole reason there is a Gallery Info button, is so that you can look up exactly what that category stands for. It is ridiculous.

I'm peeved.

so i have just come home from my fantastical cruise in the south pacific, on P&O's Pacific Sun. gorgeous weather, gorgeous food, a fantastic time with a bunch of people i didnt know. we got along great, and i wouldnt have traded that week in for anything else in the world. i cant tell you how good it was..

however.. i will be posting some photos sometime soon. i have to sort through them all and upload them to the computer.. might take a while. haha.. anyway, just thought i should let you all know how great it was!

Liz

"ing yo erful cru"