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Just for fun by Leanne LindsayJust for fun by Leanne Lindsay

Just for fun by Leanne Lindsay

Luna Park Sydney is an historic theme park on Sydney's spectacular Sydney Harbour, frequented for generations just for fun. On this day, I had gone there to take some street photography photos as you can usually find some interesting characters there. This clown caught my attention - she has such a lovely, happy smile, so I asked her if I could take her photo while she spun her hula hoop. Of course, she said 'Yes'.
Purple by Leanne LindsayPurple by Leanne Lindsay

Purple by Leanne Lindsay

I don't know what these flowers are and despite all my research, I wasn't able to find out. The shape and texture of the flowers just fascinated me. This photograph was taken in Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden in Sydney. If you asked around, you would find that many people have heard of Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden, and some would have already been there and connected with it. It is not really a secret. It is actually one of the worst kept secrets in Sydney – it has been talked about on the radio, written about in the newspapers, viewed on countless web pages, featured on television, and it gets numerous visitors from all over Australia and the World. Wendy and her renowned artist husband, the late Brett Whiteley, set up their family home in Lavender Bay in 1970 and lived there together for two decades. Brett painted many of his iconic Sydney Harbour pictures in the house. In the weeks that followed Brett’s death in 1992, Wendy’s grief-stricken need to regain some control in her life, to clean up a mess that she could clean up, found her obsessively attacking the piles of overgrown rubbish on the large land filled valley of unused railway land at the foot of her house. Wendy hurled herself into the forlorn site, hacking away at lantana, blackberry vines and privet, clearing up dumped bottles, rusty refrigerators, rotting mattresses, labouring till she was too exhausted to think or feel, then collapsing into sleep each night. Then doing the same, the next day and the next. Wendy never asked any authorities for permission, and no one told her to stop, so she kept going. It's a fascinating place to visit.
You and Me by Leanne LindsayYou and Me by Leanne Lindsay

You and Me by Leanne Lindsay

The vibrant orange gerbera captures the joy of receiving a beautiful bouquet from my husband. I took my time to get the perfect shot, trying out various still life arrangements and photography techniques throughout the afternoon. I gravitated towards this final image and its creativity. I utilized a mirror to create a reflection of the flower, adding depth and intrigue to the composition. The textured background complements the flower's boldness, providing contrast. Still life photography can be a great way to hone your technical skills and experiment with different creative elements and this afternoon, I learned so much. It allowed me to control the lighting, background, and composition, giving me the freedom to explore different artistic effects. This photograph shows how everyday objects can be transformed into captivating works of art.
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