366 August 2020

Yikes, August already! Callenge- Custom bokeh... The Brief: This week, we will create our own bokeh shape... you can influence the shape by creating your own aperture in front of the lens. I used this guide, and a diamond shape :-) www.picturecorrect.com/tips/how-to-do-shaped-bokeh-photog...

Sunday challenge - Glass with minimalism e.g. vase with flowers Oh dear, was supposed to take "Glass with minimalism" e.g. vase and flowers. Forgot about the minimalism part, see PiP. Took a second minimal version :-) the flowers are a bit busy, coastal wattle, flowering everywhere now. Then saw Marj's post, should be CLEAR GLASS... off to take ANOTHER photo... Here it is...

A fascinating collection of street art on Forster main beach, New South Wales, Australia. I couldn't find anything so far on the Internet re. the artists, or the history of these murals. Believed to have been painted in 2001. Ian collected his old specs with new lens to suit his eye, post cataract op. We went to the hardware store, and the staff were all wearing masks, unlike last visit. We wore ours, and there were plenty to be seen. The message has finally got through. Actually masks are strongly recommended now for busy places in our state, NSW. Mandatory in Victoria for any public places, including grocery stores, transport, etc. Went take some photos of the murals on the beach wall, and then were tempted by a coffee shop. Had to sign in, leaving our names and phone number.

Some brilliant clear and sunny days now, still chilly overnight as it is winter. New South Wales, Australia

Postcard We do have all these creatures in Australia, but not all at the same time and in the same place :-)

This tea cosy was given to me by my Aunt, when she visited us last, in 2017. Every morning I think of her, which is great :-) She is in the UK, has been staying home for many months. Fortunately they have a lovely garden.

This Camellia "Paradise Ann" is still in its pot on the back deck. I'm really not sure where to plant it. It is so beautiful, I don't really want to expose it to the elements just yet. Today was very windy and cold. We sorted out some garden edging and planted a Blueberry Ash in a wet area, hoping that it will help the area to be less wet.

Forster main beach, NSW. View north to the breakwater entrance of Cape Hawke Harbour.

Random, what you take when you don't have a photo for the day :-) TSC Scavenger Hunt Reflection in a mirror