Anthony Holmes' recent photos

Closeup of the lightning.

2009-11-12T16:17:34Z

Anthony Holmes
Closeup of the lightning.

A photo of lightning seen in Melbourne on 31st October 2009. (The night before there had been a few feeble flashes of lightning and I commented to some friends that these days we weren't see ...

2009-11-12T16:17:34Z

Anthony Holmes
A photo of lightning seen in Melbourne on 31st October 2009. (The night before there had been a few feeble flashes of lightning and I commented to some friends that these days we weren't see ...

Bokeh/Mask test photo. This photo was taken to test using a start shaped mask on front of my lens as one of the challenges set in the Canon EOS Photo5 competition. http://www1.canon.com.au/ ...

2009-11-12T16:17:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Bokeh/Mask test photo. This photo was taken to test using a start shaped mask on front of my lens as one of the challenges set in the Canon EOS Photo5 competition. http://www1.canon.com.au/ ...

Enid and Colin.

2009-10-03T13:13:12Z

Anthony Holmes
Enid and Colin.

Brian and Kelly.

2009-10-03T13:11:24Z

Anthony Holmes
Brian and Kelly.

On the left hand side of the table, Dennis. On the right hand side of the table, going from right to left: Keith, Mary, Colin (and then, hidden or in the dark, Enid, Beth, Kelly and Paul).

2009-09-25T21:21:50Z

Anthony Holmes
On the left hand side of the table, Dennis. On the right hand side of the table, going from right to left: Keith, Mary, Colin (and then, hidden or in the dark, Enid, Beth, Kelly and Paul).

Mary and Keith.

2009-09-25T21:23:03Z

Anthony Holmes
Mary and Keith.

From left to right, front row: Enid and Colin. Back row: Anthony, Kelly, Allison.

2009-09-25T21:27:07Z

Anthony Holmes
From left to right, front row: Enid and Colin. Back row: Anthony, Kelly, Allison.

Anthony Holmes' photo

2009-09-24T21:41:48Z

Anthony Holmes

Johnno.

2009-09-25T21:22:10Z

Anthony Holmes
Johnno.

Paul and Allison.

2009-10-03T13:11:24Z

Anthony Holmes
Paul and Allison.

Sue and Beth.

2009-09-25T21:20:28Z

Anthony Holmes
Sue and Beth.

Kelly.

2009-10-03T13:11:24Z

Anthony Holmes
Kelly.

A closeup of the same wet tree, near Merri Creek. Just after rain storms is a great time for photos.

2009-11-12T16:17:32Z

Anthony Holmes
A closeup of the same wet tree, near Merri Creek. Just after rain storms is a great time for photos.

We were cycling around the Capital City trail when it started raining. Fortunately a thoughtful previous Victorian Government had constructed the Eastern Freeway, whose bridges gave us shelt ...

2009-11-12T16:17:32Z

Anthony Holmes
We were cycling around the Capital City trail when it started raining. Fortunately a thoughtful previous Victorian Government had constructed the Eastern Freeway, whose bridges gave us shelt ...

Sunrise near Orford, Tasmania, 1984.

2009-11-12T16:17:32Z

Anthony Holmes
Sunrise near Orford, Tasmania, 1984.

I took this photo whilst walking around North Melbourne. There's nothing special about Lothian Street, but I thought the sign with the brick warehouse behind it looked nice and "old worldly" ...

2009-11-12T16:17:32Z

Anthony Holmes
I took this photo whilst walking around North Melbourne. There's nothing special about Lothian Street, but I thought the sign with the brick warehouse behind it looked nice and "old worldly" ...

This shot was taken on 21st March 2009. It was taken to the later end of the magic period around sunset when it is still light. It was taken at 1600 ISO at 1/20th of a second on f5.6: so it ...

2009-11-12T16:17:31Z

Anthony Holmes
This shot was taken on 21st March 2009. It was taken to the later end of the magic period around sunset when it is still light. It was taken at 1600 ISO at 1/20th of a second on f5.6: so it ...

Andrew keeping cool with his fan.

2009-03-22T14:27:13Z

Anthony Holmes
Andrew keeping cool with his fan.

James in costume, with accessories.

2009-03-22T14:27:15Z

Anthony Holmes
James in costume, with accessories.

Jenny: being, as ever, a good servant of the public.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Jenny: being, as ever, a good servant of the public.

Simon, with hat.

2009-03-22T14:27:20Z

Anthony Holmes
Simon, with hat.

In 2007 the group photo was comparatively small: only 25 people. In 2008 we had almost fifty people. This is the highest quality Mount Buffalo photograph we've ever taken. It is stitched tog ...

2009-03-21T23:18:11Z

Anthony Holmes
In 2007 the group photo was comparatively small: only 25 people. In 2008 we had almost fifty people. This is the highest quality Mount Buffalo photograph we've ever taken. It is stitched tog ...

This is a series of three photographs taken near the sea wall between Hampton and Brighton Beach in Melbourne. The shutter speed was around a second to make the sea nice and soft.

2009-11-12T16:17:31Z

Anthony Holmes
This is a series of three photographs taken near the sea wall between Hampton and Brighton Beach in Melbourne. The shutter speed was around a second to make the sea nice and soft.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:13:17Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:13:17Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:11:41Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:11:31Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:11:08Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:11:00Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Group Photo: closeup.

2009-03-21T23:10:44Z

Anthony Holmes
Group Photo: closeup.

Catherine

2009-03-22T14:27:20Z

Anthony Holmes
Catherine

Frost covered grass, near Lake Catani.

2009-03-22T14:27:39Z

Anthony Holmes
Frost covered grass, near Lake Catani.

Dennis Adami, at night in the hut.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Dennis Adami, at night in the hut.

Janet Kaylock, keeping warm (and dry) in the hut.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Janet Kaylock, keeping warm (and dry) in the hut.

One day started out nice and sunny. I took lots of nice photos of Eurobin Falls. We travelled down to Porepunkah. And as we turned to return back up the mountain, we saw a tremendous thunder ...

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
One day started out nice and sunny. I took lots of nice photos of Eurobin Falls. We travelled down to Porepunkah. And as we turned to return back up the mountain, we saw a tremendous thunder ...

Upper Eurobin Falls.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Upper Eurobin Falls.

Ladies Bath Falls, Eurobin Creek.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Ladies Bath Falls, Eurobin Creek.

Ladies Bath Falls, Eurobin Creek.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Ladies Bath Falls, Eurobin Creek.

Dennis cooking dinner.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Dennis cooking dinner.

A view of Porepunkah. If you look closely, you can see the large roundabout at the turnoff between Porepunkah, Bright and Mount Buffalo - towards the centre of the photo.

2009-03-22T14:11:01Z

Anthony Holmes
A view of Porepunkah. If you look closely, you can see the large roundabout at the turnoff between Porepunkah, Bright and Mount Buffalo - towards the centre of the photo.

Dennis Adami, walking up to The Cathedral.

2009-03-22T14:11:01Z

Anthony Holmes
Dennis Adami, walking up to The Cathedral.

The Kookaburra that has come and observed us in the early evening for two years running. At least, I think it's the same Kookaburra: it certainly behaved the same.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
The Kookaburra that has come and observed us in the early evening for two years running. At least, I think it's the same Kookaburra: it certainly behaved the same.

Grass plains on the way to The Back Wall.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Grass plains on the way to The Back Wall.

This is the view from The Back Wall at Mount Buffalo.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
This is the view from The Back Wall at Mount Buffalo.

A lizard. Basking near The Back Wall.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
A lizard. Basking near The Back Wall.

David Reckenberg, Dale Bradbury and me, at the Back Wall.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
David Reckenberg, Dale Bradbury and me, at the Back Wall.

Diana Almonte and Lili with Hot Chocolate and marshmellow in Bright.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Diana Almonte and Lili with Hot Chocolate and marshmellow in Bright.

Mist near the Eurobin Creek Picnic Ground, at the foot of Mount Buffalo.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Mist near the Eurobin Creek Picnic Ground, at the foot of Mount Buffalo.

Playing cards in the hut.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Playing cards in the hut.

An evening shot of Lake Catani on the day that it rained.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
An evening shot of Lake Catani on the day that it rained.

This was on the path back from the Mac's Point lookout: the pouring rain had eased off.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
This was on the path back from the Mac's Point lookout: the pouring rain had eased off.

Dennis Adami was well protected against the rain on the walk that (almost) reached Mac's Point. However, as it was relatively warm, he eventually took off his Drizabone and Akubra.

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
Dennis Adami was well protected against the rain on the walk that (almost) reached Mac's Point. However, as it was relatively warm, he eventually took off his Drizabone and Akubra.

We headed off to Mac's Point in "doubtful" weather. The fastest walkers arrived at the lookout minutes before a heavy rainstorm hit. Some of us didn't quite make it: but we all had the pleas ...

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
We headed off to Mac's Point in "doubtful" weather. The fastest walkers arrived at the lookout minutes before a heavy rainstorm hit. Some of us didn't quite make it: but we all had the pleas ...

This is the view of the trees above the campsite, taken at 9:20pm, illuminated by the camp fire and lights. If you look closely at the blue sky, you'll see that stars have moved during the m ...

2009-03-22T14:27:33Z

Anthony Holmes
This is the view of the trees above the campsite, taken at 9:20pm, illuminated by the camp fire and lights. If you look closely at the blue sky, you'll see that stars have moved during the m ...

Peter Chang and I, with cameras and tripods, used in the group photographs.

2009-03-21T23:26:59Z

Anthony Holmes
Peter Chang and I, with cameras and tripods, used in the group photographs.

That's me, after taking the group photograph(s).

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
That's me, after taking the group photograph(s).

Loughlin Harrick, in costme.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Loughlin Harrick, in costme.

Catherine and Marcus

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Catherine and Marcus

Janet Kaylock, figuring.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Janet Kaylock, figuring.

Dennis Adami and Peter Chang.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Dennis Adami and Peter Chang.

Rachel Lenders, in costume for 2008's theme: China.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Rachel Lenders, in costume for 2008's theme: China.

This is the road near the walk to the Old Galleries. As you can see, all the trees have been thoroughly burnt.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
This is the road near the walk to the Old Galleries. As you can see, all the trees have been thoroughly burnt.

Cynleen, Eliza and James at the Old Galleries.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Cynleen, Eliza and James at the Old Galleries.

Cynleen Kai at the Old Galleries.

2009-03-21T23:27:02Z

Anthony Holmes
Cynleen Kai at the Old Galleries.

The Cathedral. Or maybe a bunch of rocks very close to The Cathedral with a different name. (I'm going to have to go back through my photos to make sure this bunch of rocks is really "THE Ca ...

2009-03-22T14:11:01Z

Anthony Holmes
The Cathedral. Or maybe a bunch of rocks very close to The Cathedral with a different name. (I'm going to have to go back through my photos to make sure this bunch of rocks is really "THE Ca ...

This high voltage power tower is near the Newport Power Station.

2009-11-12T16:17:31Z

Anthony Holmes
This high voltage power tower is near the Newport Power Station.

On 14th-15th March 2009 it was rather wet. We took a walk in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and found lots of greenery dripping with water.

2009-11-12T16:17:30Z

Anthony Holmes
On 14th-15th March 2009 it was rather wet. We took a walk in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens and found lots of greenery dripping with water.

Kylie gives David a big kiss.

2009-01-31T17:24:53Z

Anthony Holmes
Kylie gives David a big kiss.

David channels Napoleon.

2009-01-31T17:24:19Z

Anthony Holmes
David channels Napoleon.

The later shots in this series were taken at 8:40pm and later, well after the sun had set. I only mention that as a way of starting a conversation about how my new camera can take miraculous ...

2009-01-31T17:50:19Z

Anthony Holmes
The later shots in this series were taken at 8:40pm and later, well after the sun had set. I only mention that as a way of starting a conversation about how my new camera can take miraculous ...

Dennis got a hair cut especially for the picnic.

2009-01-31T17:49:47Z

Anthony Holmes
Dennis got a hair cut especially for the picnic.

Korny. Who should feel grateful that the photo I took of him balancing a bottle on his head turned out to be too blurred to post. I didn't realise until after the picnic that Korny had live ...

2009-01-31T17:23:39Z

Anthony Holmes
Korny. Who should feel grateful that the photo I took of him balancing a bottle on his head turned out to be too blurred to post. I didn't realise until after the picnic that Korny had live ...

Annemarie with her sleepy bear (hiding behind a glass) and Dennis with his cat. Which is probably my cat. But that's a story for another day.

2009-01-31T17:23:29Z

Anthony Holmes
Annemarie with her sleepy bear (hiding behind a glass) and Dennis with his cat. Which is probably my cat. But that's a story for another day.

Kylie, with two of her bears. Don't ask her whether the bear on the right hand side of this photo is a boy or a girl. It'll only lead to a discussion that is somewhat anguished for both Kyl ...

2009-01-31T17:27:57Z

Anthony Holmes
Kylie, with two of her bears. Don't ask her whether the bear on the right hand side of this photo is a boy or a girl. It'll only lead to a discussion that is somewhat anguished for both Kyl ...

And here, Kylie gives Doreen a hug.

2009-01-31T17:24:41Z

Anthony Holmes
And here, Kylie gives Doreen a hug.

A Great Egret (Ardea alba). At least I think that's what it is, and not the almost identical Intermediate Egret. The Great Egret stands 76cm to 1m tall, has a neck that's 1.5 times as lon ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
A Great Egret (Ardea alba). At least I think that's what it is, and not the almost identical Intermediate Egret. The Great Egret stands 76cm to 1m tall, has a neck that's 1.5 times as lon ...

See the mother swan. See her cygnets. See mother swan swim. See mother swan's cygnets swim.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
See the mother swan. See her cygnets. See mother swan swim. See mother swan's cygnets swim.

This is not a bird. But you didn't need me to add a caption to tell you that.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
This is not a bird. But you didn't need me to add a caption to tell you that.

Peekaboo. Historically Albert Park Lake is a swamp. It's just biding its time until global warming sees the reappearance of its fellow (currently drained and built upon) swamps in Middle ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
Peekaboo. Historically Albert Park Lake is a swamp. It's just biding its time until global warming sees the reappearance of its fellow (currently drained and built upon) swamps in Middle ...

A Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio). A very nicely coloured bird, but its description in my bird book is less flattering: "Aggressive between groups"; "takes eggs/young"; "scavenges ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
A Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio). A very nicely coloured bird, but its description in my bird book is less flattering: "Aggressive between groups"; "takes eggs/young"; "scavenges ...

I've walked around Albert Park Lake twice in the last year and each time there was only a single Pelican visible. Can it be that this lake's not big enough for more than one of them?

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
I've walked around Albert Park Lake twice in the last year and each time there was only a single Pelican visible. Can it be that this lake's not big enough for more than one of them?

Aaaaawwwwwww. Another ducking. Even smaller than the other one. It's also likely to be a little (Pacific) Black Duck.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
Aaaaawwwwwww. Another ducking. Even smaller than the other one. It's also likely to be a little (Pacific) Black Duck.

The Bolte Bridge is shimmering in the distance.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
The Bolte Bridge is shimmering in the distance.

My bird book describes this one as 'unmistakable', so, no matter how many other birds I've misidentified, hopefully I've got this one right: Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Slate-grey waterh ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
My bird book describes this one as 'unmistakable', so, no matter how many other birds I've misidentified, hopefully I've got this one right: Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra). Slate-grey waterh ...

This Pied Cormorant is looking rather self confident as he poses for his self-portrait.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
This Pied Cormorant is looking rather self confident as he poses for his self-portrait.

A couple of rather large Little Pied Cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos) sitting on tree branches that don't quite seem large enough to carry them.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
A couple of rather large Little Pied Cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos) sitting on tree branches that don't quite seem large enough to carry them.

A swan. Specifically, a Black Swan. Scientifically, a Cygnus atratus. Unlike the penguin, the ostrich and the emu, these birds can fly. Sometimes. After the breeding season they moult and ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
A swan. Specifically, a Black Swan. Scientifically, a Cygnus atratus. Unlike the penguin, the ostrich and the emu, these birds can fly. Sometimes. After the breeding season they moult and ...

Awww. Duckling! It's probably a little (Pacific) Black Duck. But ducks are tricky. Not only do you have species, you also have hybrids.

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
Awww. Duckling! It's probably a little (Pacific) Black Duck. But ducks are tricky. Not only do you have species, you also have hybrids.

The day had started out cloudy and windy. By the end of the day I had developed a slight case of sunburn: and the clear sky in this photo indicates why I shouldn't have been surprised to hav ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
The day had started out cloudy and windy. By the end of the day I had developed a slight case of sunburn: and the clear sky in this photo indicates why I shouldn't have been surprised to hav ...

A view towards the skyline of Melbourne from the south eastern corner of Albert Park Lake. Technical explanation behind the image: Three images with -2, 0 and +2 exposure combined as a Hi ...

2008-12-07T21:13:03Z

Anthony Holmes
A view towards the skyline of Melbourne from the south eastern corner of Albert Park Lake. Technical explanation behind the image: Three images with -2, 0 and +2 exposure combined as a Hi ...