28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More childhood memories 28. September 2015 15:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years ShareHere are some more photos from my childhood in no particular order. The first ones from a New Years eve where we got a bit silly with the hats. These were taken at a New Years even in Kenya and before my brother got really sick, so probably around 1989/90.And here is Claus.And my mum.I was really good at shooting when I was a kid and won lots of championships. This photo is one of the few things I have from that time.This is Claus and I with our dog.Not sure which ones of these is Claus and which is me.This was taken just christmas day in the back yard of my grandma's (Mormor) house. We got the skis as a christmas present. All the fields behind her house belonged to my mothers brother Flemming.I think this may be my brother. For the first time I've noticed the photo in the background. It looks like this may be a photo of my mum with her two sisters and brother and what could be her dad Raimer in the middle.This would most likely be the new years eve where we were trapped by the snow 1978/79. We were supposed to have celebrated with the family but couldn't even get out of the house. Delicious with a glass of milk and a pie.We didn't have a lawn in the back yard. Instead we had pebbles...lots of fun shoveling them.This I think is a christmas eve dinner at my grandmas (mormor) place. My mum on the left and my uncle Flemming in the middle. Not sure who the person standing up in. It could be my grandmas brother. Possibly from around 1976/77I think it is my great grandpa (Raimer) in the middle row number two from the left. The title of the photo says that it is Christoffer (??) in the top left corner. Looking at the age of the boys this would have been taken in the 1920's.Claus dancing aeound the christmas tree and my mum and grandma (Bedstemor/Farmor).From left to Right. My grandma (On my dads side/Bedstemor/farmor), Knud Aage (My uncle/dads brother), My mum (in the foreground), My grandad (in the background), Irene (my auntie/dads sister), Grete and I assume the baby is Vinnie which means that it is likely that my mum was pregnant with Claus (born in July).This was taken at my grandparents place and after my brother got sick. He was really suffering at this point.This is one of the happiest family photos I have and the only one I have a print of.Going for a walk at Marielyst with Lott and Willy some of our german friends. Claus in the foreground and my dad on the right. I think you can just spot me in yellow pants in the background.I think this is at Lotte and Willy's summer house.Not sure if this is Claus or myself being babtised. It is my grand mother being god mother.This was taken outside our summer house in Marielyst.My brother number 2 from the top right on his school photo.Claus at daycare number 4 from the top left.Me at day care top left.
27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments My Mum as a young girl and with her siblings 27. September 2015 18:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if prShareHere is some more old photos of my mum. This time with here brother and sisters.This first one if probably one of the oldest. You can tell that the photo was shot in black and white and that the negative was later coloured (badly). It would be my mum in the middle with her two sisters Eli (the oldest on the right) and Yrsa.This is my mum in the middle with what I assume is cousins.I think it is my grandmother (Karen) holding my mum.Here is the same as the first photo, but this time without the colour.My mum and her sisters playing in the courtyard of their farmMy mum with her older sisters.Eli, Yrsa, Sonja and Flemming Kragh.Having her photo taken as a little girl.Upset about having her photo taken?My mum with her younger brother Flemming.As a liitle girlMy mum in school.From left to right...Eli, Yrsa my mum (Sonja) and Flemming.As a young girls/woman...possibly from her Konfirmation.My mum as a girl scout (no 4 from the left).It is Flemming in the middle and my mum on the right.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Birthday 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate wShareEarlier this month it was Lucas birthday.We didn't have a kids party for him, but we did celebrate with the family.We gave him a new bike for his birthday...he was stunned and didn't know what to think of it, but he loves riding it now.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lego Exhibition 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLast weekend there was a Lego exhibition in the city.We caught the train in to St James station and ShareLast weekend there was a Lego exhibition in the city.We caught the train in to St James station and walked from there.It was a fairly small exhibition with my favourite being the pirate ship with all the details of the lower decks.There was also some Ninjago and Star wars.And a lot of other pieces.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Walk to Lurline Bay 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a niceShareThis weekend we took the kids for a walk with some friends from Maroubra to Lurline Bay.It is a nice little pleasant walk that is easy for the kids.They loved jumping between the boulders....and exploring the small rock pools.Because of the recent storms the beach was full of Blue bottles, so no playing in the sand this time around.They are nasty little creatures that will sting you badly if you touch them.This surfer was being very careful in his bare feet.
27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Travelling as a child 27. September 2015 17:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travellingShareWhen I was a kid we would every summer travel to Southern Europe with our caravan.Usually travelling through Swizerland or Austria ending up in Italy (Either Lido di Jesolo or the Italian Riviera). Underway we would visit old friends of my mum and dad from the time they were working in Italy.Here are some photos from that time.I just noticed the burn scar on my arm on the above photo. I think this is one of the few childhood photos where you can really see it.This was out caravan while travelling.This is our caravan with the tent up in the middle.
10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Fathers Day 10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis Sunday it was fathers day.It was celebrated with a game of Bowling with the kids in the morningShareThis Sunday it was fathers day.It was celebrated with a game of Bowling with the kids in the morning and then family dinner in the evening (with yummi chocolate cake).This photo is the only family photo I have with the entire Kims family (including little Mia).
10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments More kids artwork 10. September 2015 16:09 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetRather than keeping all the kids artwork I instead take photos of it.Here is some of the latest addiShareRather than keeping all the kids artwork I instead take photos of it.Here is some of the latest additions.
7. September 2015 10:09 by Admin 0 Comments Anything Goes - Sydney Opera House 7. September 2015 10:09 by Admin | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend Kim and I joined a couple of friends at the opera house to see the show Anything Goes.TShareThis weekend Kim and I joined a couple of friends at the opera house to see the show Anything Goes.This is a great musical which I believe is based on a book and it was first shown on Broadway all the way back in 1934.I love the old costumes from back...
27. August 2015 12:08 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lucas Moment 27. August 2015 12:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLucas doesn't like me taking photos of him.Here I caught him having a moment after I picked him up aShareLucas doesn't like me taking photos of him.Here I caught him having a moment after I picked him up at daycare.
21. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Kim riding a bike 21. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetKim has never learned to ride a bike. One day at the park she borrowed Kaylas bike and gave it a tryShareKim has never learned to ride a bike. One day at the park she borrowed Kaylas bike and gave it a try.She did pretty good considering that she's never done it before.
20. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Cool art work 20. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetHere is some quick snaps of some public artwork that I find really cool.This artwork I found in the ShareHere is some quick snaps of some public artwork that I find really cool.This artwork I found in the Macquarie centre.It is thousands of plastic balls suspended from the ceiling.And this grafitti is from Redfern...I wish all grafitti was this well done.
19. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments The Tiger who came to tea 19. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOne day we went with the kids to the opera house to experience a play called "The tiger who came to ShareOne day we went with the kids to the opera house to experience a play called "The tiger who came to tea" which is based on a childrens book of the same title.We had borrowed the book week before and read it to the kids so they were very excited and the play was really good fun and well made.
15. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Lindt Cafe 15. December 2014 09:01 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOne of the sad events of the year was the attack on the Lindt cafe in Sydney where a lone gunman tooShareOne of the sad events of the year was the attack on the Lindt cafe in Sydney where a lone gunman took the patrons as hostages. He was eventually shot by the police after killing two patrons.All of Sydney laid flowers in front of the cafe as Martins place.
22. November 2014 16:11 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Daydream island 22. November 2014 16:11 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetA couple of weeks ago we went to Daydream island in the Whitsunday islands at great barrier reef.ThiShareA couple of weeks ago we went to Daydream island in the Whitsunday islands at great barrier reef.This was a great opportunity to check out some of the natural beauties......such as Whitehaven beach.We spent a lot of time playing at the pool and at the beach.The resort has a massive inland lagoon with lots of stingrays and sharks that the kids loved.Aiden and Lucas were allowed to touch some of them including this live shark.and stingrays and star fish.And on the island there were lots of kangaroos.A beautiful place.And I did have time to do a bit of creative shooting.Eventually it was time to say goodbye to the island with a vulcan salute.
20. November 2014 14:11 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Mini open day photo shoot 20. November 2014 14:11 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIn early November I did another open studio day. This time a mini day with less models, hair and makShareIn early November I did another open studio day. This time a mini day with less models, hair and makeup and studio setups.As usual it was good practice and fun to work with the various models. I think I did get some great photos and there were a lot of lessons learned that can be done better next time.Model: Charlotte de LuceyModel: Jessica GarciaModel: Tanika de AlwisModel: Britney WilliamsModel: Tanika de AlwisCompared to the other times I was doing a lot more natural light photography this time and some of it in nasty and not very flattering direct sunlight. I think I still managed to get some very usable results out of it.Model: Nikki DoanModel: Nikki DoanModel: Amy HillThe hardest thing for me is still the communication with the models and the creation of a vision that is different when you are on a fixed set.Model: Jessica GarciaModel: Jessica Garcia
23. October 2014 10:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Trip to Manly 23. October 2014 10:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis Sunday we took the ferry to Manly. It is a beautiful trip past the opera house and the boys werShareThis Sunday we took the ferry to Manly. It is a beautiful trip past the opera house and the boys were very excited being on a boat.At Manly we went down to the beach. It was a calm day so the boys had a lot of fun at the edge of the water.After that Kim did some shopping, we had some fish'n'chips and we also had an ice cream.
17. October 2014 17:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Water play 17. October 2014 17:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetLast weekend it was pretty warm here in Sydney and the lawn needed watering.I turned on the sprinkleShareLast weekend it was pretty warm here in Sydney and the lawn needed watering.I turned on the sprinkler and we let the boys have some water play.
16. October 2014 18:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Playing with Dragons 16. October 2014 18:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIt is Friday, so time for a little photoshop fun.Lucas gets really scared whenever Aiden roars like ShareIt is Friday, so time for a little photoshop fun.Lucas gets really scared whenever Aiden roars like a dinosaur/dragon. When we went to the forest last weekend he again got scared and I snapped this photo and decided to insert a dragon into it.
13. October 2014 12:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Sydney Harbour panorama 13. October 2014 12:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThis weekend when we went to Luna Park I took this panorama I took this panorama from the top of theShareThis weekend when we went to Luna Park I took this panorama I took this panorama from the top of the ferris wheel.It is a series of 5 photos stitched together. The large one if amazing. You can clearly see individuals at Sydney Opera house and you can tell the colour of their clothes.It was just taken handheld with my D800 and 50mm lens.