Sunday, 23 June 2013

Piggy

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Some eat it plain, some with spice
But everyone agrees its very nice
Some say with soy sauce its pretty good
Some like it smoked over hickory wood
Although it has died when it arrives
The meal and the the party comes alive
The people flock around to get some for their bowl
They begin to fight over the crackle, it gets way out of control
Although its very cold the oven is hot
This nourishing meal for vego's its not
In the middle of winter down here in the south
We are fussy about the food we put in our mouth
But we are lucky to get some on our fork
Its rich luxurious and crispy, moist and fabulously fatty . . . pork

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In the oven 10 hours @ 100° C

Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f5.6, 1/60 sec  1x SB900 Nikon Flash
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After the first cooking those layers of fat have rendered off infusing through the meat making it tender soft and juicy. Ready for a roast in the wood fired oven.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f5.6, 1/60 sec 1x SB900 and 1 x SB600 Nikon Flash
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Preparing the coals with ironbark and grey box gum logs.
 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f5.6, 1/60 sec
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Enjoying a beer in the autumn sun while the coals form.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.4, 1/3200 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f5.6, 1/60 sec 1x SB900 and 1 x SB600 Nikon Flash
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f5.6, 1/60 sec 1x SB900 and 1 x SB600 Nikon Flash
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f8, 1/60 sec 1x SB900 Nikon Flash
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Saturday, 22 June 2013

My Dog


Hermione
Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 90mm f2.8, 1/2000 sec
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Sunday, 16 June 2013

Heathcote on Show 8 - 10 June 2013


To paraphrase the website "Experience the Heathcote Region when artisan winemakers, chefs, brewers, and musicians welcome you for Heathcote on Show.  Enjoy exclusive tastings, new releases, music, gourmet food, community activities, and more at over 30 locations across the Heathcote Region."

 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.4, 1/8000 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.4, 1/8000 sec
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Sunday, 2 June 2013

Home Cooking


Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f5.6, 1/60 sec + SB900 Flash TTL
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Crispy fried salt & Pepper crusted quail with mint and coriander dipping sauce.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f5.6, 1/60 sec + SB900 Flash TTL
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Steamed scallops and calamari with ginger, shallots, chili and sesame oil
Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f5.6, 1/60 sec + SB900 Flash TTL
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Sunday, 26 May 2013

King River Valley II

In April 2012 I visited this area with my dog Hermione - see that post *HERE*
The King River in Victoria is a tributary of the Ovens River and ultimately flows into the Murray River. The King Valley is a beautiful picturesque high country spot and is a cool climate wine grape growing area. The King River and Lake William Hovell (one of the prettiest lakes in Victoria) are crystal clear waters that offer excellent trout fishing. This time I did explore the upper King River past Lake William Hovell to catch some wild trout with my brother.

Lake William Hovell
 Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f22, 1/40 sec
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Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f22, 1/25 sec
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f5.6, 1/125 sec
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Upper King River
 Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f4, 1/100 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 70mm f2.8, 1/320 sec
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f8, 1/250 sec
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 Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f7.1, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Tokina 11-16 f2.8 @ ISO 200, 11mm f7.1, 1/40 sec
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f5.6, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f3.5, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f3.5, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f2, 1/200 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 35mm f2D @ ISO 200, 35mm f2, 1/100 sec
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Saturday, 18 May 2013

Lace Monitor


A Lace Monitor can to grow to 2 metres in length , this one was about 1.5 and they feed upon birds, insects, reptiles, small mammals and carrion. They also actively forage for nesting birds’ eggs and I found he loved chicken eggs.
 Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/125 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/60 sec
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/60 sec
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 Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/80 sec
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Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200  2.8 @ ISO 200, 200mm f2.8, 1/60 sec
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