Quickly took this shot before a function photography shoot at the Matilda Bay Restaurant.   For most function photography, i shoot with the Canon EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens as it's just so versatile for function work where space and light situations vary considerably from shot to shot.


Another benefit of this lens is it's ability to handle low light situations with it's image stabilisation capability.  This shot in particular was shot at 1/25 Sec at F5.6 on a floating (Wobbling) jetty at an ISO of 800.  Even blown up it's remarkably sharp.  I like he reflections of the yacht masts against the warm tones of the setting sun resting on the water which has that slight softness to it due to the slow shutter speed.

Just released two brand new wallpapers for iPhones and other mobile / cell phones.  These limited edition wallpapers are available for a limited time as a Free Download.  Just visit the wallpaper section of the Chris Bishop Photography website to download.

These two photos make the perfect iphone background with their simplicity and clean composition. Each image was taken at Sunset in two beautiful Cities of Perth, Western Australia and Honolulu, Oahu in the Hawaiian islands.

Take me to download my free wallpaper now!

Sunday i ventured out in the hope if getting a decent sunset photograph of Crawley Bay / Nedlands foreshore in Perth, Western Australia.  I was relatively happy with the resulting image.  I've also got some panoramas to work up as well that should make for a great feature shot on a wide wall.  These will print at over a 1 metre long at full resolution. 

I havn't had a chance to add this image to the online shop as yet but if you're interested, please let me know and i will organise ASAP.  I'm trying to make an effort to get out and capture some decent Perth landscape photographs while winter is still here as it offers the chance to get some interesting lighting and cloud formations that you don't commonly see in summer.

I went out Monday night to try and catch a good lightning shot over Fremantle and Cottesloe and left empty handed.  I did manage to get this shot during 5 magical light minutes as sun was setting.  This shot has had very little post production (the light and colour were incredible).

This shot was taken last Sunday at Monument Hill in Fremantle.  Didn't think too much of this shot at the time, but its growing on me. 

This image is by no-means my favourite image but to this day it intrigues me.  A cliche sunset silhouette yes.  But where does the lone palm branch come from? 

While I'm here, my thoughts on Hawaii.  Incredible...if you get out of Honalulu.  Honalulu represents everything i despise in a  holiday.  An overcrowded touristy concrete Metropolis with poluted, crowded beaches full of people that can't swim. And don't get me started on the food.  It is near impossible to find a decent meal that doesn't contain my yearly fat content in one meal.

Elsewhere, incredible scenery, culture, people, surf and climate.  Fortunately i managed to spend a week on the island of Kauai which was amazing.  Remote, small, incredibly scenic, i only wish i had skipped Oahu completely to spend more time here.  I will get round to posting more photos when i get the chance. 

It reminds me a lot of Margaret River region down south yet with a tropical climate all year round!  The older i get the more i realise I need the warmer climate to feel alive.

Does anyone else have one place that represents a place that they love and hate at the same time?

Cheers,
Chris