New Norcia, WA

New Norcia is a monastic town on the Great Northern Highway,  It seems somewhat out of place and pops up after miles and miles of nothing.  We didn't have much time to spend there- but we did a quick exploration of the grounds and had some lunch at the Roadhouse since the hotel had a 45 minute wait for food.  They are famous for their bread and we did manage to grab the last loaf of the day.

Fremantle

 First beer and first gander at the Indian Ocean

Kings Park, Perth

Our first stop- straight from the airport and a day and a half of flying was Kings Park which has great views of Perth, the State War Memorial, the Botanic Garden.  I got a gander at the native wildflowers, trees and shrubs.  In the giftshop, Emma Blyth the artist was painting.  Little did we know we would see her work in a lot of shops a long the way and we both brought some home.

Dos mas Edge 50 NYC

Highline with Edge 50

Train yard shot through the fence

NYC with Edge 50

Not much time for shooting on this trip- but I did get to take a stroll on Sunday with the new Lensbaby Edge 50 on the 6D.

Back from Swan Island

Lensbaby Velvet 56

Velvet flowery goodness

Velvet flowers

I am quite sure that before Lensbaby I didn't shoot a single flower.  I thought flower photography was boring and every shot was the same.

Newport with Velvet 56

Loving on Newport with my Velvet 56.  I love going on one of my favorite adventures with a new lens!

Everything was green everywhere!

Dedicated to the man in Orange Country that said, "I went to Oregon- but I think I went at the wrong time of year-- it was all green when I was there.  Everything was green everywhere.
(all shot with Lensbaby Velvet 56)