Category Archives: Nature

Spring Attika Mainland Greece

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Alice

March-April-May 2017 Wild poppies sprout all over mainland Greece early in the Spring season. They’re known as ‘paparoūnes’ here. It’s the very first time we’ve visited Greece during this delightful time of year when days are sunny and the air … Continue reading →

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The Green Planet, City Walk Dubai

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Alice

Tuesday 4th October 2016 Right now, possibly no other activity within the cityscape of Dubai is as invigorating as exploring The Green Planet located at the super slick City Walk precinct. And I mean this for children and adults alike: three … Continue reading →

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Shooting the Golden Hours-Pt 2

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Alice

OOh its magic! Golden magic weaved in digital. The hours of time and light when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky, just before it sets or right after it rises. Right then, if you snap away, your landscape … Continue reading →

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Shooting the Golden Hours-Pt 1

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Alice

Think “vibrant” and “true colours” when attempting to capture landscapes. The most vibrant colours are not created during the glare of midday, for harsh direct and overhead sunlight can wreck a photo – overexposed, too much contrast, intense highlights and shadows. The best outdoor … Continue reading →

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An Australian Backyard Garden

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Alice

I’ve got a secret garden. Its tucked deep in the Australian countryside, close enough to the sea to hear crashing waves in the dead of night, and near enough to National Parks for bilbies to consider my lawn their turf. … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Part 12: Hide & Seek

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Alice

Look at modern Dubai’s shimmering skyline and imposing architecture. Oops. Wrong article. Get back to nature, Alice; you really should get out of that office, and into the light. Well my own advice I certainly took, and along with it came … Continue reading →

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30 Days of Gratefulness-Ramadan Pt 3: Nature’s Bounty

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Alice

I recall one paticularly hot northern summer spent wandering the cobbled seaside alleyways of Attica, Greece, plucking ripe figs off tree stems, a viscous white milk weeping at the moment of the break. Greedily I would peel back the fruit’s skin there and … Continue reading →

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Maldives Island Life: Part I

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Alice

“Kihineh? Haalu kihineh?” First expressions of welcome from our sweet hostess Grace as we alight from our inter island boat ferrying the spouse and I to the tiny island of Veli, South Malè Atoll, Maldives. I am already reduced to … Continue reading →

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Salty and You Know It

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Alice

The world’s oceans occupy 71% of the Earth’s surface. In contrast, the Arabian Gulf is small at only 0.072% of the total seawater area, and my playground. Essentially the Arabian Gulf is an enclosed area of water with evaporation (due to temperature … Continue reading →

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You Out of Focus? Yes! And on Purpose!

Posted on August 24, 2011 by alicehartley

It was a “eureka” moment for me – when I learned how to stay sharply focused on what I wanted eyes to cast upon in my images…and keep the background nice and soft. What I had discovered was how to leave my … Continue reading →

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