Australian Contemporary Photography
Featured Work
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Tjapukai by Craig Hender
Members of the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park in Cairns, North Queensland. Nikon D300, 80 – 400mm f/4.5 at 195mm, 1/200 sec at f/5.3, ISO 200. / . /
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I have a Dream ..... mural in Kings Street Newtown by Juilee Pryor
Behold, the dreamer cometh, / Come now thereforth / and let us slay him…. / and we shall see / what will become / of his dreams….. This is a picture taken in Newtown recently of a legendary mural that adorns the main throughfare, King street. Its a very old (painted in 1991) illegal bit of street art that has subsequently become an iconic part of the area. A very simple design. The face of Martin Luther King next to a large and now very faded reresentation of the world and under that are the first couple of words from a very famous speech given by Dr King. ’ I have a dream….”Underneath it is a representation of the Aboriginal flag. It was a wonderful speech and its a wonderful and enduring mural. It was painted all that time ago by two people who were both very damaged and maybe even a bit mad at the time. He was on the run from the law for a terrible crime and she had just been abandoned by her husband, leaving her destitute with three tiny children and an imminant eviction. They were both artists and met one day when they were both painting something on the side of a building on the same street. In their mutally recognized despair and confusion they decided to reach inside to somewere really deep and give a gift of themselves to all around in order to stave off the darkness that otherwise would have engulfed them and tumbled them right down into the pits of hell. Not far from where they were was a blank three story wall on the side of building on the main street. Perfect. So less than two weeks after they they had met they painted this great humanist message on the side of this building, knowing full well that they risked imprisonment for defacing the street with this simple but profound message of peace and love. And they poured it out over two days and two nights. Never even signed it but rather gave it as a gift to anyone who could see it for what it really meant. Then walked away in the silence of the night not really expecting much from it. But the people of Newtown took this gift in to their hearts and in the ensuing 18 years it has become one of the best loved and most iconic representations of this amazingly diverse and vibrant community. Almost a sacred symbol of Newtown really. Funny story this one. The artists never made a penny out of it and are not even really know for their own work but sometimes just sometimes one of them reflects on the inanity and shallowness of the artworld and wonders why she bothers and then she remembers that sometimes just sometimes the gift of the spirit moves in her and no matter how hard it all is sometimes …. that it really is worthwhile to give of yourself. That it can make a difference to work from the heart. And that thought helps her get through the next bit of time.
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By Memory Alone by Bryan Freeman
That’s how these shutters remain on this WWII era bunker. The shutter on the left is the same as this one but of course, from outside. I was in two minds whether to upload this photo. Not sure if it is any good or not so I would appreciate some thoughtful criticism. 15 October 2009 Featured in Australian Contemporary Photography
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First Light by Andrew Davoll
Slide sandwich of first light on a Jacaranda tree (Hyde Park)with a fresh wind blowing coupled with a textured slide of rust
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cold conviction... by Nicolette Thain
Canon EOS 400D / Old Melbourne Gaol /
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azure sky above me by Juilee Pryor
having a bit of a blue day…....
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Beaded Curtain by Aileen David
This is actually a glass beaded bracelet, but on macro, they look a whole lot more interesting.
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Job Centres in Newcastle - A World Apart by smithrankenART
The daily conveyor belt of millions of Australians left out of the economy.
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WASH n WEAR by SHAZZ
Last night this photograph was announced the winning entry in “THE BRIGALOW ARTS FESTIVAL”. An annual Art Competition that’s held locally here in Biloela. The theme for the Photography Section was “AUSTRALIANA”. The Hill’s Hoist is an Australian icon and of course the thongs are the national footwear of the nation.
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kangIRoos by lightsmith
Study of Kangaroos in Infrared. Some slight brightness and contrast adjustment only. / Shot in Ballarat.
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Work by grahampattison
Oxford Street
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Sunday by NAPaul
Modelling by Paul Photography by Naomi Clarke
Recent Work
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Contemporary Christmas - Starlight by Aileen David
Part of my Contemporary Christmas collection. The images are accompanied with some ideas for decorating and celebrating Christmas. I hope you enoy it! Decorating In Detail – It’s nice to have a collection of bauble and decorations from different parts of the globe. They add interest to your overall décor and serves as “talking points” for family and friends. Since I was formerly from the Philippines, I made it a point to bring home some Capiz stars from our last visit. They’re made of shells and soldered together to form the stars. Filipinos have been making them for countless generations and is part of our traditional Christmas celebrations, symbolising the Star of Bethlehem. So, if you’ve got family and friends in foreign countries, now is the time to ask them to keep an eye out for traditional Christmas decors they can bring home or send to you; it’s September, some are bound to be available!
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Contemporary Christmas - Little Angel by Aileen David
I’ve come up with another collection; titled Contemporary Christmas. The images are accompanied with some ideas for decorating and celebrating Christmas. I hope you enoy it as much as I will! This was made by my son last year (he was 5) and it had pride of place on top of our Christmas tree. It’ll be there again this year. He’s so proud of this one, and so am I. Decorating In Detail – Childhood is so fleeting; preserve memories by using your children’s artworks as Christmas decorations. For things like my Little Angel, use them as is and hang them where your child/children can see them and tell all your visitors! / For drawings, cut out the special parts, laminate and hang! If you don’t have a laminating machine, clear, think sticky tape (celotape or Scotch tape, depending on where you are in the world) will do nicely. Lay the artwork on a clean table, stretch out a good amount of tape, hold your breath, and lay it down on the artwork. You can use several measures of tape to cover the piece front and back. Then cut off the excess tape, attach a ribbon or yarn to hang it.
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8-11-09 Bewdybottler! Toughing it Out / / has been FEATURED in the Pro Peloton Photographers Group. Thanks big time to the Hosts and to all who have appreciated and supported this veteran athlete. GB / Dennis
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Graffiti fence by KerrieMcSnap
Just off Hosier Lane, Melbourne.
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Summertime Blues by Kitsmumma
View more work from this series Kingscliff Beach, Northern New South Wales, Australia / Best viewed LARGE
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Outback Sky by William Greenfield
Taken at the Granites Just Outside Mount Magnet, Western Australia
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Illawarra Flame Tree Buds ... by Helen Corr
Flame tree in my backyard, Brisbane
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Walk Alone by parmi
Taken in Santiago, capital city of Chile. Santa Lucia Park leads to the lookout point over the city with 360 degree views of the Andes Mountains. The view from the top is seen in Paradise Lost. World Forgotten shows another view of the incredible building in this park. This scene was not set up, the woman walking happened to climb the staircase as I arrived. I have no idea why she was dressed this way, (assuming she was here for a photo shoot?) but it all just fit so well. Featured in Canon DSLR Canon SX100IS MCN: C307A-DF030-B31A5
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Dreaming by Christine Wilson
Dandenongs those little blue flowers are everywhere
About This Group
Our group is for photographers who are based in Australia, or those who have spent time in Australia, or are influenced by or have an affinity with Australia and its inhabitants.
We hope to promote cultural and aesthetic diversity within the medium of photography and help overcome stereotypes of what it means to be part of Australia today. We especially welcome photographs exploring the immigrant and indigenous experience and from those marginalised by mainstream society.
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