Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Manual
Exposure Time
1/25
F Number
10
ISO
200
Focal Length
33mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
Yesterday, the last day of the weekend, I went on a road trip together with my Jenny and two of our friends. Cramped together in our little V-dub Herman the German were also Matt, the awesome Australian and Masako, our cute Japanese friend.
We have all worked together a few months ago so it felt a little bit like a reunion to go somewhere in our orange suntanned Beetle. Straight after lunch we jumped in the car, put on some Swedish country music and just enjoyed a relaxed and fun day.
First we went to see this old bridge called “One Tree Bridge.” You guessed it, it was made out of a huge tree, in fact it was a Karri tree, which can grow and become quite huge. Other places we visited was “The Four Aces”, “King Jarrah Heritage Trail”, “Fonty’s Pool” and at sunset we went to “The Diamond Tree” just outside of Manjimup.
It is a 51 meter high Karri tree which is still used as a fire lookout. There’s a “ladder” that enables anyone to climb up to the top and watch in awe, the forest surrounding the area. This is also where I took the above picture and a few others. It is undoubtedly the most intense sunset I have ever seen. I took pictures for probably 25 minutes because everything changed the whole time.
The others climbed down 20 minutes before me because they did not want to climb when it was dark, but hey I did not mind. Not the slightest. Being alone 51 meters up in a tree gazing around as the world burns and becomes ashes is an incredible experience/memory. Serenity.
Oh, how I’m gonna miss Australia.
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Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Manual
Exposure Time
1/25
F Number
13
ISO
200
Focal Length
22mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
Early in the morning a few days ago I was working in the apple orchard as usual. Many mornings are so fantastic. Beautiful. Getting up at four and an hour later start working, getting a head start on everything and come home earlier than everyone else.
This morning I kept climbing up and down the ladder but I could not really concentrate on work because of the surroundings, the sun rise, the peaceful moments. At the top of my ladder, I just stopped, took a deep breath and looked out over the orchard, watching the mist rise from the ground. Sometimes I even feel so light, as if I could glide up with the mist to greet the clouds. I truly love mornings and my work.
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I can’t understand that it is already February. Where have this last year gone? Last time we saw Sweden was when the flowers blossomed, the birds began to sing and the first warm days arrived. I remember everything so well. The Excitement – the Chaos – and then the Freedom. What always makes me sad is when you leave people behind that you love dearly and the last time you see them, is not the last time, though you won’t see them again for a long time. Also – you cannot be completely sure they’ll recognise you when you get back. Or that others change and grow up until you meet them the next time. At least, that’s the way I sometimes think.
In my opinion I haven’t changed that much. I am still childish sometimes and at other times too mature for my own age. Always been, but I have began wondering if my age and myself will catch up in a few years time. Maybe you don’t really understand what I mean, neither do I occasionally, but I’ve always been too mature. A little bit too serious in everything I have done and soon I won’t be too mature for my age. Then I will be in phase.
What will probably happen then is that I’ll become more childish from the passing years. I don’t mind. I kinda like being… just me. What about you?
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Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 9:36pm Posted in portrait
Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Aperture Priority
Exposure Time
1/125
F Number
3.5
ISO
200
Focal Length
50mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
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Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 8:26pm Posted in portrait
Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Manual
Exposure Time
1/250
F Number
3.2
ISO
200
Focal Length
50mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
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Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Time
21/1
F Number
16
ISO
100
Focal Length
17mm
In seven hours time my friend Veronica is leaving from Stockholm on a well deserved vacation to Thailand. She will be gone for two weeks with one of her amazing friends. All of which made me think of this picture.
It is taken in Brisbane in September 2008, only a few weeks before my beloved came to Australia for the first time. I remember that it was one of those rare nights that seems to be filled with some sort of magic. With me, were my German mate mARTin and my friendly Irish room mate James. Both of whom I miss a lot. Quite a lot to be frank. We were just strolling around the park with our cameras, trying to catch some glimpses of the night life.
Isn’t it funny how some people you meet, only for a fraction of ones life, can make such a huge impact on everything? Honestly, what would life be without friends?
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 5:20pm Posted in architecture
Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Manual
Exposure Time
2/5
F Number
4.5
ISO
400
Focal Length
17mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 9:10pm Posted in nature
Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Aperture Priority
Exposure Time
1/250
F Number
7.1
ISO
200
Focal Length
66mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
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Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Aperture Priority
Exposure Time
1/320
F Number
13
ISO
400
Focal Length
73mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
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Manufacturer
Canon
Model Name
Canon EOS 40D
Exposure Program
Aperture Priority
Exposure Time
1/250
F Number
11
ISO
200
Focal Length
17mm
Metering Mode
Pattern
Slow down and breath. Enjoy the beautiful silence the night and darkness brings. You can do it although you are surrounded by people. You do have the control of blocking out everything.
For instance, all around me there are people talking and drinking beer like old and new friends are supposed to do. They are fooling around and screaming in different languages to one another, but still, here I am in a chair next to our Volkswagen, closing my eyes and listening to a meaningful song by Staind called “Tangled up in you”.
I’m dreaming of my wonderful friends, both old and new ones and others I do not yet know. How I wish to meet all of you and just laugh. You great people are from all around the world. Germany, USA, Canada, England, Estonia, Denmark, Sweden, France, Italy, Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, New Zealand and of course Australia.
The biggest dream I’ve ever had is to meet all of you at the same time. To just see all of you from every different age group there is, interact and get to know one another. Wouldn’t that be bloody brilliant?
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