I’ve totally fallen for this photographer’s work – allow me to introduce Greg du Toit
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I knew I was looking at something special as soon as I arrived on this professional photographer's website which is totally white with no banner, no frills, no flash intro.
Free eBook – 13 Tips for Better Wildflower Photography
I downloaded this free eBook which has some handy tips on taking photographs of wild flowers. Written by Steve and Vic Berardi.
Polar Obsession by Paul Nicklen
National Geographic photographer and biographer Paul Nicklen has been making bold expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic for many years, documenting the lives and habitats of leopard seals, whales, walruses, polar bears, bearded seals and narwhals and how they are threatened by climate change.
Hand-Picked Free Nature Vector Art
Here are some lovely nature inspired vector art designs which are free for personal use only.
A Guide to introducing a New Cat to an Existing Cat in your Household
Merlo, our chocolate point ragdoll kitten is coming up for his 1st Birthday on 20 March and he has been quite a handful!
Visited by a Juvenile Blue-faced Honeyeater
I see these birds often in my garden but they are so wary of me that I don't even come close to pointing my camera lense at them. Today, this juvenile came down and was perched on our pool fence with a couple of noisy miners.
An exotic plant you may not have seen before which resembles a bat!
I was kindly invited into a neighbour's garden the other day who has a passion for orchids. One of the more unusual exotic plants I was lucky enough to see and photograph is a black bat plant (Tacca chantrieri) and I have never seen anything like it before.
Oriental Courtship – New Vector Art
I tried something a bit different in this artwork and I am enjoying working with silhouettes, patterns and layers at the moment. I like the simplicity of this new artwork and it has an oriental feel. I hope you like it.
10 Outstanding Nature Wallpapers – Freebies
A roundup of some fantastic nature wallpapers and all totally free
Pano Awards – Epson International Photographic Competition 2010 – Call for Entries
The inaugural 2010 EPSON International Pano Awards is dedicated to the art of panoramic photography. Advances in digital photography and software such as PTGui and Adobe Photoshop has resulted in an explosion in the popularity of image stitching, especially in the panoramic format. Panoramic film photography also remains alive and well. The Pano Awards aims...
Oz Wildlife Art Blog included in 50 Amazing Nature Photography Bloggers
I got a lovely surprise to find out my blog has been included in "50 Amazing Nature Photography Bloggers" which is on a site that aims to find the top online photography schools and colleges.
Royalty Free Resource Photos for Artists DVD Rom out now!
This DVD Rom contains 460 high resolution, 300 dpi photographs of animals, insects, flowers, birds, feathers, reptiles and fish. These photographs have been taken by Lesley Smitheringale and are totally copyright free for both personal and commercial use so you can use them as reference for your artwork, in scrapbooks, projects, wallpapers etc.
Nature’s Paint Box eZine Issue 5 out now!
This eZine just keeps growing and this edition is jumbo sized with 62 pages of inspirational goodies for you to enjoy. I would like to thank all of the talented artists who have very kindly contributed to this edition.
February dose of Cute Critters
Thought I would start this new category as I keep seeing the most beautiful photographs of baby animals so I'll try to make regular postings. I just can't resist them and never tire of seeing the antics and close bond they have with their parents. Nothing like a good dose of aaaaaawh!
Still time to enter Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition 2010
Now in its 46th year, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is an international showcase for the very best nature photography. The competition is owned by two UK institutions that pride themselves on revealing and championing the diversity of life on Earth – the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine. Being accepted into...
New Valentine’s Day Gifts – Quick, you’ve still got time!
I have just added more Valentine's Day Gifts to my Zazzle store including mugs, cards and t-shirts. You've still got time to buy your sweetheart a romantic gift and Zazzle is also offering 50% off the cost of shipping if you spend $25 or more....
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 stripped of his Title
I've just caught up with this news which is really sad, not only for Spanish photographer, José Luis Rodriguez but also for the competition itself and all of the other participants. The winning "disqualified" photograph of an Iberian wolf jumping over a gate is suspected to have featured a "trained animal" which the competition rules will not tolerate.
Larking around the Lillypilly – Garden Guests Diary
The weather in Brisbane at the moment is extremely humid but over the last couple of days we've had heavy rain which has cleared the air and today was quite bearable and very blustery. When the sun manages to sneak out, there is a moist, golden glow in the air which I adore for taking photographs and the wet foliage is lush and tropical.
Breath-taking Birds by Andrew Zuckerman – Featured Artist
I sat mesmerized and enthralled the whole way through this video and it is a sheer visual delight.
Creative digital artworks for Global Warming- Featured Artist
I came across these artworks which I thought were not only very creative but also effective in raising awareness of the problem evolution and the environment faces due to global warming.
Macro photography techniques by LordV – Featured Artist
I have admired the macro photography of Brian Valentine (LordV) for a few years now since I discovered his jaw-dropping work on Flickr. I also did an article on Brian in my Nature's Paint Box eZine Issue 4 where he kindly agreed to be a featured artist.
What is graphite – Art Media Guide
I was recently asked the question re. my kookaburras drawing which is currently in progress “What is graphite?” which inspired me to add a new category to my site called Art Media Guide. Being an art teacher to Middle and Senior students for over twenty years now (eek!), I have certainly had plenty of exposure...
The latest on the Channel-billed Cuckoo – Garden Guests Diary
As this massive bird matures, his host crow parents are coming down to our garden a little bit more often, frantically looking for food for their adopted offspring.
Kookaburras Graphite Drawing – Stage 5
I managed to get a little bit of the second kookaburra done and it's easier on my eyes since I purchased the magnification lenses from the Chemist.
Luscious Lillypilly – Garden Guests Diary
I'm gradually getting to know all of the plants, trees and flowers with whom we share our garden and this lillypilly tree is beginning to flower and bear fruit.
About Me
I am a trained artist, teacher and photographer who specialises in wildlife. This blog showcases my work and regular garden guests diary.
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