16. August 2013 07:54 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Harbour walk with friends 16. August 2013 07:54 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetharbour walk with friendsShareLast weekend I went for a walk along the harbour with a couple of friends and Aiden (in my backpack).It was a beautiful winters day being sunny and 25 degrees.We started out at Waverton and walked almost across to Greenwich. It wasn't a long walk but very pleasant (especially since I also had Aiden to carry).
5. August 2013 09:17 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden and Lucas at the Beach 5. August 2013 09:17 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetaiden and lucas at the beachShareThe other day we went to Maroubra beach to let the boys play in the sand and also to try and get some photos of them together. It is currently winter here in Sydney which sometimes provides this beautiful cool light.Lucas and Aiden are now really good at playing together...Lucas is doing his best to copy everything that Aiden does and at the same time tried to keep up, whic is difficult when you cant walk yet....And Aiden is good at sharing his toys and make sure that Lucas has something to play with.
5. August 2013 09:13 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Test Portrait shot 5. August 2013 09:13 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweettest portrait shotShareThe other day I did a couple of test portrait shots...I wanted a portrait that was a bit more moody than usual.It is not easy getting the low key lighting right...much easier to do high key where you can pretty much blast the subject with light.I haven't had the time to experiment further to accomplish what I wanted...but here is what I did get after 10-15 minutes experimenting.
31. July 2013 06:53 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Clever boy 31. July 2013 06:53 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetclever boyShareYesterday Kim caught Lucas grabbing her car keys and the trying to use the keys to unlock the front door...with a bit of practice and some extra height me might succeed one day.I think he just wanted to take the big red car outside for a spin...
30. July 2013 08:36 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Family picnic at the beach 30. July 2013 08:36 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetfamily picnic at the beachShareOn the weekend we went to the beach for a little family picnic...ham and cheese sandwiches.we also wanted to get some photos of Lucas and Aiden playing together in the sand.We especially wanted to get one of them sitting together look at the waves. Normally Aiden is terrified of the waves, but because Lucas was there we were able to get him to sit still.It wasn't the best light in the middle of a sunny day but I love the cool winter light this time of the year. It is hard to describe...but the light has a less warm feel the during the summertime.Aiden and Lucas are now best of mates and having a lot of fun. Once Lucas learns to walk they will be big trouble and we will constantly have to chase after them. Aiden can sometimes get a bit rough, but Lucas is a tough little bundle of muscles and loves copying him.
30. July 2013 07:08 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Climbing on my birthday 30. July 2013 07:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetclimbing on my birthdayShareOn my birthday this year I went climbing at Barrenjoey with some friends. It was the first time for over a year that I have done any climbing...let alone outdoors, but fortunately it was all top ropes.Barrenjoey is one of the most beautiful spots in Sydney.I am totally out of shape but still managed to get through the climbs we set up.We were supposed to have had a dinner the night before but most people were busy so we decided to cancel the dinner and the let me go climbing instead. I was supposed to have been taking Aiden with me (Barrenjoey is relatively safe for kids), but he was still a bit unwell from his hospital visit. I think I will start looking for a good climbing helmet for him so that we have it for next time.I had a great day out with friends and it was great to get back on the rock.
27. July 2013 05:02 by Rene Pallesen Perfect Moments Photography | A Rene Pallesen Journal Blog Portfolio Packages Contact About Home 2. May 2013 08:17 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Captured by the tribes 2. May 2013 08:17 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu captured by the tribesShareThey finally caught us and wanted to put us in the big pot......but we told them that we are too skinny and that some of the fat tourists would taste better and be able to feed the village for months, so they let us go (whew...)! 2. May 2013 08:16 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu Tribes 2. May 2013 08:16 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu tribesShareWhile in Vanuatu we went on a couple of tours to get some insight into the old tribal culture.We did one evening tour with food, song and dance and then a couple of days later we did another one during the daytime with a bit more insight into the tribal life.On the evening trip they would be jumping out at us in the middle of the bush.Afterwards they entertained us with song and dance.During the day tour explained the significance of things such as their tribal drawings.How they would use bark for making clothing and other items.How they would preserve banana for several months....and the wild pigs they would hunt.And they would also explain how cannibalism used to work in their society.As well as other traditions.I took a whole bunch of portraits of the people in the village.There were also a bunch of kids around. 2. May 2013 08:15 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden playing with the local kids 2. May 2013 08:15 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetaiden playing with the local kidsShareOn one of the trips to a local village Aiden started playing with the local kids. It was great that he had some fun as it is pretty hard for someone his age to sit still for long periods of time.The local kids were great at helping him around and holding the dog so he could pat it. 2. May 2013 08:13 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Fireshow 2. May 2013 08:13 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu fireshowShareOne evening we went to see a fire show...This turned out to be probably the best fireshow we have ever seen...spectacular.Fortunately I brought my tripod along so I could capture the following amazing pictures.The whole show was about 30 minutes with 6-10 performers and finished with group dancing where all the local kids also participated. 2. May 2013 08:11 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Kids 2. May 2013 08:11 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu kidsShareObviously I took a large amount of family photos in Vanuatu.Here are some of them....and...all this holiday can be very exhausting... 2. May 2013 08:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Kims Dad 2. May 2013 08:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu kims dadShare
2. May 2013 08:17 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Captured by the tribes 2. May 2013 08:17 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu captured by the tribesShareThey finally caught us and wanted to put us in the big pot......but we told them that we are too skinny and that some of the fat tourists would taste better and be able to feed the village for months, so they let us go (whew...)!
2. May 2013 08:16 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu Tribes 2. May 2013 08:16 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu tribesShareWhile in Vanuatu we went on a couple of tours to get some insight into the old tribal culture.We did one evening tour with food, song and dance and then a couple of days later we did another one during the daytime with a bit more insight into the tribal life.On the evening trip they would be jumping out at us in the middle of the bush.Afterwards they entertained us with song and dance.During the day tour explained the significance of things such as their tribal drawings.How they would use bark for making clothing and other items.How they would preserve banana for several months....and the wild pigs they would hunt.And they would also explain how cannibalism used to work in their society.As well as other traditions.I took a whole bunch of portraits of the people in the village.There were also a bunch of kids around.
2. May 2013 08:15 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden playing with the local kids 2. May 2013 08:15 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetaiden playing with the local kidsShareOn one of the trips to a local village Aiden started playing with the local kids. It was great that he had some fun as it is pretty hard for someone his age to sit still for long periods of time.The local kids were great at helping him around and holding the dog so he could pat it.
2. May 2013 08:13 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Fireshow 2. May 2013 08:13 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu fireshowShareOne evening we went to see a fire show...This turned out to be probably the best fireshow we have ever seen...spectacular.Fortunately I brought my tripod along so I could capture the following amazing pictures.The whole show was about 30 minutes with 6-10 performers and finished with group dancing where all the local kids also participated.
2. May 2013 08:11 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Kids 2. May 2013 08:11 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu kidsShareObviously I took a large amount of family photos in Vanuatu.Here are some of them....and...all this holiday can be very exhausting...
2. May 2013 08:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Vanuatu - Kims Dad 2. May 2013 08:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Tweetvanuatu kims dadShare
