Tag Archive for: Leanne Lindsay Photography
Fishing on the Harbour by Leanne Lindsay
I love the energy of street photography - the unexpected moments, the stories waiting to be captured. This afternoon, I found myself drawn to a bustling spot along the Sydney Harbour foreshore. Crowds ambled by, enjoying the afternoon sun, but my eye caught something unique - a family setting up fishing rods! Intrigued I don't know why, but I never considered you could fish in Sydney Harbour. I waited patiently as they baited their hooks and cast their lines. The harbour, usually a domain of ferries and sailboats, suddenly seemed like a whole new world. Mustering my courage, I approached them, camera in hand. Explaining I was a street photographer, I asked if I could capture them in action. They were friendly and happy to chat. Turns out, they're regulars here, and despite the harbor traffic, they often have a good haul! This photo captures the essence of that unexpected encounter. The family relaxed and focused, their lines cutting through the vibrant blue water. The backdrop of the Sydney Opera House fading into the background adds a touch of iconic grandeur.
Colour Me Spring by Leanne Lindsay
My husband surprised me with this beautiful bouquet this afternoon, and the vibrant blooms instantly filled the room with sunshine! As always, I couldn't wait to get creative and capture their beauty through my lens. By the time I got around to photographing this particular flower, the late afternoon sun had cast a warm glow across the room, and the bloom itself had begun to gently wilt. But instead of discarding it, I was drawn to its unique kind of beauty. The flower's head dipped a little lower, its petals starting to soften and curl at the edges. Yet, the rich color remained, and the delicate veins in the petals seemed even more pronounced. I arranged it on a simple background, letting the soft light bathe it in a warm spotlight. Focusing on the details through my lens, I captured the quiet grace of this wilting flower. There's a certain elegance in its surrender to time, a reminder that beauty can exist in all stages of life, even in the impermanent.
Not Reading Poetry by Leanne Lindsay
This day I dedicated to taking some street photographs and one of my favourite places to go to watch people is the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. I found an installation I was intrigued with and placed myself as inconspicuously as possible, in the corner, watching people and waiting for something interesting to happen. I waited patiently for a while - maybe 1/2 an hour but nothing was happening. While waiting, I decided on a different approach and, not wanting to take a boring photo, decided to take a photo where the art installation was in focus but the people walking past were blurred. I set up my camera to take the shot I envisioned. I noticed this couple walking around, not really paying attention to the art and decided that if they walked past this artwork, I would take the photo. After some time, they walked past the art installation and as I had predicted, they didn't stop to contemplate the artwork, but walked straight past it. That's when I took the shot. It came out exactly as I had envisioned.