A Trans-Tasman Call Of The Night

It's okay to be in the country but it's also good to get away. So when my brother rang wanting some advice about business it only took me a few seconds to decide that in-person was going to be a whole lot better than over the phone. I managed to combine the business trip with my daughter's graduation in Auckland and a weekend with friends and family. Great combo!!!

It was a work trip to Perth. In fact, in the end, my brother was so scared of the 'spreadsheet' word coming out each day that we had to come to an agreement about boundaries. But we did manage to get a little play in there. My Diploma Photography course homework was all about night shooting. Warren didn't need much encouragement at all. We had a blast. Of course we had a couple of little gadgets to make the outing even more exciting - like his electronic remote shutter control. Didn't have a tripod - bit of a restriction when it comes to night shooting - but we did have his Chrysler 300 as a giant tripod and lighting assistant.

Fremantle oozes great night shots. These are just a few that we took - check out the hearts. Done by moving the camera in the reverse to the shape you want. Not all that easy after a few beers. The night was still, the water calm and the lights were everywhere. A combination of old and new - there is a lot of history in this part of the world, and it looks even better by night. If you pass by this way make sure you visit Little Creatures Micro-Brewery (home of the heart lights), Kailis Seafood and the other restaurants on the pier.

THE BEST......definitely playing with the vey sexy Canon 60D. Pity I don't own it!

THE WORST....lack of tripod holding us back on some amazing shots and wasting a lot of time with the bronze fisherman that just wasn't going to make a good subject

I'M LEARNING....to be careful where you put the electronic remote. It has a mind of its own and can take some VERY unflattering photos.