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“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” – Aaron Siskind
Our blog gives some practical tips on photography , along with news from Mondo Photography.
Auto Addicts – Return to Perkolilli
Lake Perkolilli, the most remote race circuit in the world, was also one of the first in Australia. Despite its remoteness, it rose to prominence in the pre-war period. The Red Dust Revival, a modern day event held on the lake, captured the spirit of motor racing in the early days of motoring, along with the fascination of the overseas vintage motor racing fraternity.
Tracks in Time – The Red Dust Revival
Lake Perkolilli, on the fringes of the Great Victoria Desert, was one of the earliest motor racing circuits in Australia and the most remote in the world. It all started with motorcycle racing and the Red Dust Revival was a unique historic event that captured the spirit of racing in the early days of motoring.
Race to Revive – RM Williams Outback
Lake Perkolilli, on the fringes of the Great Victoria Desert, lays claim as one of the earliest motor racing circuits in Australia and the most remote in the world. The Red Dust Revival was a unique historic event that captured the essence of Outback Australia in the early days of motoring.
Fremantle International Portrait Prize Finalist
Marilyn’s Tear. She had everything, but nothing. Marilyn Munro’s life reflected through a tear and in empathy with a destitute man in New Orleans. A statement on the contradictions and disparities within today’s society. The paradox of the American Dream!
Mike Dowson – Old Bike Australasia
In the heady days of the 1980s, motorcycle road racing in Australia had reached a peak. Mike’s is a captivating story of a young lad from country WA living his dream to race motorcycles.
HEADSHOTS AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Whether buying a house, meeting someone new, a career or recruitment decision, or establishing business ties, first impressions count. First impressions happen almost instantly and more often than not, they are based on appearance and how this resonates with the viewer. And once a first impression is made, it is very hard to change.
Historic Motorcycle Racing in WA – Brian Cartwright and Peter Senior.
The tyranny of distance meant few West Australian riders regularly ventured to compete in the big league over East in the 70's, but that didn't mean there was a lack of talent and competition. Brian Cartwright and Peter Senior's story paints a picture of the unique motorcycle racing scene in WA throughout the seventies.
Mastering Motor Sports Photography
Sports Photography is a popular past-time. But many amateur photographers struggle with the challenges of capturing clear images while showing motion. This article provides some tips based on my own experience of motor sport's photography.
Creative Portraits – A Photographer’s Editing Tip on Saturation
Good portraits tell a story. In a recent shoot with Freo Photo Creatives, Des Lewis of Mondo Photography explains a technique he sometimes uses.