Have you met Beaky?

[Dahlia Ambrose]

This time around we get to know a little more about Beaky, @ozride

• Tell us a little about yourself and your photography journey

Beaky here, I live in the South west of western Australia, in a small town called Yallingup. We moved here about 8 years ago from Karratha, which is in the north west of WA, where I grew up. “Why Beaky” many ask, I have been called that since I was 16 and I am just about to turn 60.I love living down here in the south west, it is very beautiful. I miss the Pilbara though; the country is so unique and amazing for photography. I am hoping to do a road trip/Photography trip in the near future.

• Hobbies & interests?


I love Traveling the outback, Motorcycling, gardening and Photography.

• What got you interested in photography?

I am not really sure what actually got me into photography, I think one of my friends at school got me started and my father liked to take a few shots here and there. Now it’s where a camera can take me and challenges, I guess.

• How long you have had an interest in photography?

I first got interested in Photography at school and have been on and off since. My first camera a Praktica 35mm which my father gave me. I got into underwater photography in my 20’s for a while, with a Nikonos iii. I then spent a few years as a freefall photographer doing stills with a Canon 5000D and Video with a Panasonic video camera. I wanted the 400D but working as a skydiving instructor/cameraman didn’t allow me to afford one.

I went back to general photography & underwater photography with a point and shoot in a housing when I moved back to Karratha. Freediving & spearfishing were my sport at the time with a bit of photography now and then, only the water is not as clear as you would like due to the large tides.

I started to feel the urge again for a good camera, so before I embarked on a road trip around Australia on my Bike. (55 days & 20,000K’s) I bought a canon 550D with the lens kit and started a Blog for the trip called Ozride, so I could share the trip with family and friends.

I have since bought a 5Diii and a swag of lenses and discovered Lightroom & Photoshop which is a whole new adventure in post-production. I liked the name Ozride, so I have kept using it.

• What is the best advice you have received so far regarding photography?

The best advice I have received so far regarding photography is to be yourself and just shoot what interests you.

•  How do you maintain inspiration?

I can struggle with inspiration sometimes, but I think what helps me is, I like to discover new places and try different techniques.

• Do you have a favourite type of photography?

I really enjoy shooting Landscapes, astrophotography & wildlife.

• What is your favourite subject to shoot & why? 

Astrophotography really intrigues me; I love nothing more than to be out bush with no light pollution to watch the stars and photograph the milky way or do time-lapse of the night skies. And Photographing birds is another favourite subject.

• How would you describe your photographic journey to date?


I am totally self-taught other than a few books and a Youtube video here and there. I did do an online Lightroom course with David Molnar and currently doing the Easy way Photography Photoshop course with Adam Williams.

• Are you currently involved with any photography projects? If so, what?

We are off to Gnaraloo in a fortnight and I will be spending a few good nights out doing some Astrophotography and night time time-lapse and the Humpback whales are migrating north, so I hope to get some photos of the whales breaching and playing.


• If you could only use one camera/lens combination for a year, which would you choose?

SIGMA sd Quattro H and the Sigma art series 14mm F1.8 DG HSM

• What is your favorite image right now?

 o Yours?

o Someone else’s?

This photo of my favourite bird, the Wedge tailed eagle, taken by Peter Merritt. This is my all time favourite.   https://www.viewbug.com/photo/70587219

There are so many I like of other peoples!


• Is there a photographer that inspires you?

1. Ben Broady
2. Christian Fletcher

• What is your biggest challenge when it comes to photography?

Composition, I struggle with it the most I think, I don’t have much of an artistic flare. But I am working on it and think that there has been a bit of improvement.


• Is there anything specific you intend to learn or improve in your photography?

Composition and patience, as I can’t just sit in one place for a long time. I get impatient and shift or give up. Quite often when I give up and move or pack up, I find that what I have been waiting for suddenly turns up.

• If people want to follow more of your work where should they go?


1. Facebook
2. Flickr
3. Instagram
4. Website

• Provide links to 3 or 4 of your favourite images that can be displayed with the interview

Karijini National Park, Pilbara, Australia by Christian Fletcher

cc: @admin

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Here is a list of our members who were featured in the past if you would love to read. I have attached a link to their profile and their interview.

If you were featured before but not here in the list, please accept my apologies and leave a comment. I will look again, find the link and add it here! 🙂

Diane Wehr  @albirder : Introducing Diane Wehr

Tobie  @tobiepsg : Introducing Tobie

Rob Eyers @reyers   : Introducing Rob Eyers

Duncan Stewart @falxy : Introducing the Falx

John Thompson @nikon-nut : Introducing Nikon nut 

Valery @valeryp  : Introducing Valery

Tom Dinning @tomdinning : Introducing Tom Dinning

Christina Brown @Chrissiebee : Introducing Chrissie Bee

Bobbie @bobbie : Introducing Bobbie

Gordon James @gordonjames : Introducing Gordon James

Chris Pook @chrispook  : Have you met Chris Pook?

Erik Fransman @erik-fransman : Have you met Erik Fransman?

Gary Zerbst @garyzerbst  : Have you met Gary Zerbst?

Allen Furst @3pco : Have you met Allen Furst?

Jim @Mistyisle : Have you met Jim?

Frogdaily @frogdaily : Have you met Frogdaily?

Robert Apple @robertapple : Have you met Robert Apple?

Steve Matten @stevematten : Have you met Steve Matten?

Cornelia Acorn @corneliaacorn : Have you met Cornelia Acorn?

Gray B @grayb : Have you met Gray B?

Dahlia Ambrose @dahliaambrose : Have you met Dahlia Ambrose?

Patrick @patrickw : Have you met Patrick?

Dave @pentaxfan : Have you met Dave?

Peter @peternowak : Have you met Peter?

 

[Patrick]

Many thanks Dahlia , always appreciated 🙂

So nice to read a little about your journey so far mate , lovely photos you have shared mate and i must say fair play for the skydive work i can handle heights but that is another level beyond me :).

Keep the photos coming mate i always enjoy looking at your work and thank you very much for taking the time to share a few words with us all 🙂

[Tobie]

Interesting stuff Beaky, nice to have you around!

[JasenkaG]

Thanks a lot for all these interviews Dahlia. I’m looking forward to reading them!

[Peter Nowak]

I like to know more about Lightstalking community members.

Your mention of Pilbara reminds me one very interesting book: Hammond Innes – The Golden Soak, that I read as a children and liked a lot…

[Dave Watkins]

Hey Beaky! Enjoyed reading a bit more about you. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. 🙂

[Tersha]

Really interesting read Beaky, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I like the photos you’ve posted so far, and look forward to seeing some of your astrophotography.

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Great to find out more about you, @ozride

[Beaky]

@dahliaambrose @patrickw @tobiepsg @jasenkag @peternowak @pentaxfan @tersha @admin

Thank you for your kind words. I am just waiting for the winter weather to change a bit and get a few clear nights for some astrophotography, rain, rain, rain! Can’t complain though the water tanks are full for summer. Some of Dahlias work has really inspired me.

[Rob Wood (Admin)]

Lol – Dahlia is the quiet achiever of this community. She doesn’t post much unless you know where to look 😉

[Bruce Gordon]

Great getting to learn more about you! Thanks, and glad you’re here! 🙂

[Beaky]

Thanks Bruce 🙂

[Pat Garrett]

I find these interviews very inspiring. It is one of my favorite LS features.  Beaky, ozride, it’s wonderful to “meet” you.

[Beaky]

Thank’s Pat 🙂

[ElinL]

Very pleased to meet you Mr Beaky @ozride. Sounds like a very interesting life you have lived. Love your photos, the avian included – they are a gift as they open up a very different world to the one I live in.

[Beaky]

Thanks Elin I wish I was young enough to still enjoy some of it 🙂

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