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Photographing the Capital – A Creative’s Guide to Canberra

Lisa Michele Burns — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:31:47 +0000

A Creative’s Guide to Canberra, Australia Let’s paint a picture. As the sun rises, gentle ripples start to sparkle as they hit the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. The day ahead will be filled with gallery hopping, history, cafes and nature walks, ending with a sunset stroll along a path lined with blossoms and birdsong. Welcome to Canberra, Australia’s capital. For photographers, Canberra is a creative hub blending natural wonders with architectural spaces celebrating our nations talents, both past and present. The peaks of the snowy mountains rise to the south, coastal coves and beautiful beaches 90mins to the east and there’s stunning countryside and vineyards in all directions. My family is from Canberra and the nearby South Coast, so I thought it only fitting after so many visits over the years, to compile a guide to my favourite places to photograph and get inspired. Before we get started, I wanted to mention one thing that enhances my love for Canberra. It’s planned. Back in 1912, a drawing by architect Marion Mahoney Griffin, on behalf of her husband Walter Burley Griffin, also an architect, won an international competition to design the city. The design was based on the natural topography of...

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Your Guide To The Best Photography Locations in Prague

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 04 May 2016 07:50:17 +0000

Prague Photography Locations – The Best Vantage Points + Photo Spots Prague has long been described as a city equal to Paris in the romance stakes and when it comes to photography locations, Prague totally delivers. River banks populated by gracious swans, bridges that disappear into the sunrise mist and an endless supply of cafes and restaurants. Prague’s cobbled streets, historic facades and skyline of gothic towers also make this city photogenic from every angle. Whether you’re visiting Prague for 24 hours or 1 week, I’ve put together a guide of the best photography locations in Prague to keep you occupied. If you’re into history, religion, architecture or are just like me and love a good landscape and sunset by the river, read on to see where you can go. Scroll to the bottom of this guide to find a little map to follow along that you can open in your phone or print out to take with you. Strahov Library (Inside the Strahov Monastery) This library is like stepping back in time to when explorers used giant globes and books told epic tales or uncovered mysteries. Unless you are with an organised tour guide you can’t access inside the...

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