A calm change

There's something unique about the Hawkesbury, different to other
waterways. More natural, untouched largely, still with broad areas of
green.

It has the same magical, relaxing power that water conveys. I've seen
it in many lights and dull greys and rain.

Planes of greys, misty and retreating. Sparkling waters, rimmed by
sandstone rocks and mighty escarpments. Mangroves and rising treed
hills.

Eagles soaring overhead, pelicans passing over.

Lots of photos of trips here, not too far from home. Little jaunts on small
historic ferries out to Dangar Island. Brooklyn, Mooney Mooney, Cowan,
Muogamarra - the places around here. This is Parsley Bay.

How do you draw a hill that is so busy with masses of trees, rocks, shadows,
and detail? I decided the stars were the boats, the scenery the peaceful
background setting.

The original inspiration.

 Details of the hillside and the boats, one catamaran, one yacht. Lovely nautical colours. 

The final pic, some sky is missing from here, it's actually better 

balanced equally with sky and water than shown. 

Recent printmaking with the Press Gang group

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This is an early test print, more colours to come for the final print.

Eco Warrior and Muralist

Daughter Bec required pics of herself for a professional job site, and the
slant was to be on her environmental role.

Also recently she had her Scout Hall mural installed. Chris and I went
down to see it on location.

 We placed Bec in natural surrounds of our backyard and the reserve below us. 

 Bobbie has to always be part of the action.

I don't know which pic Bec chose, but I like the natural vista here and she is nicely framed.

Hawkesbury Walk

Finally  a new Blog. Have been so busy with study and a new job, haven't
for nearly 2 months.

A quick stroll along the bay at Brooklyn, with Chris after a small lunch at
Mooney Mooney worker's Club, and an ice cream at Pie In The Sky.

All easily visited in that local area.

 Good opportunity for shots of Brush Turkey. They are abundant and tame at Brooklyn.

 2 little seagulls on the edge of the sea pool. One still has lunch in his beak.

 Lovely weathered coastal rocks.

 Looking across to Parsley Bay and lots of boats. 

 I particularly like this photo with a red and a blue boat. 

I think it would translate well to become a printmaking  print.

 My favourite scene, which I have made many prints of is still here.

 Even better weathered rock.

 The Little Riverboat Postman ferry takes off.