Julie Powell – Photographer & Graphic Artist
Creating & Capturing Life's Precious Moments
I recently visited Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead, in Wandin for a private Christmas luncheon. Apart from the fun and frivolity of our affair, there was also time to wander the grounds with our cameras. I adore the Rose garden, so pretty. Sadly severe hot and windy weather the other week had taken its toll,…
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I know it’s December and I have already had two Christmas luncheon/celebrations, but I still am just not feeling it. Does anyone else find that? I used to get so excited for Christmas, with the kids getting so excited and all the fun festivities, decorating the house, wrapping presents. Then, of course, was Christmas Holidays…
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I had been looking for something fun to do with some friends and students for an end of the year get together, a change from the usual Sunday brunch and champagne or a ‘play-date’ in the studio. Something fun and inclusive of photographers and non-photographers alike. I came across this European Christmas Cookie class by…
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Only a few days into my official work holidays and already I have forgotten what day it is! Apologies for running a few hours late, with today’s post. I have been very busy with business stuff my online class, arranging a new online class for next year and of course, the usual Christmas festivities with…
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Another week and another set of questions from Melanie (who I hope is feeling better from having the Flu), this week VERY Christmassy SYW What traditional Christmas decoration is actually a parasitic plant? Without resorting to Mr Google, I have no idea, is it Holly? I am not really sure, here in Australia we have a…
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Another week, another SYW, pop over to Melanie’s page for more info What’s the worst topping you could put on popcorn? Pineapple? I have no idea I think there are lots of things you can or perhaps shouldn’t put on popcorn. I like butter and salt or honey, maple syrup. Chilli flakes and salt, but not…
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Back for another week of SYW, cannot believe this year is nearly over. But for now, onto this week’s questions from Mel What are the most important lesson(s) you’ve learned in life? Seek JOY, if you love something, DO IT, it does not matter if you are not good by someone else’s standards or if it…
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I did a little photo shoot before Christmas and I never really did anything with the images which didn’t quite make the Christmas e-Card, so I figured I may as well put them in a post, a sort of Post Christmas Wrap up, all potential cards, that never quite made the cut. So, what did…
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This will be my last post for this year for SYW, I stuck with it and I am pretty sure I did not miss a week (But I could be wrong), I cannot believe how quickly this year has gone. Let’s see how I do in 2018. What caring thing are you going to do for…
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For those who do venture onto my site today, I wish you a very Merry Christmas, or Seasons Greetings or whatever. I am off spending time with my family, small though it is this year. I will be back on deck tomorrow, but for today I will leave you with the Christmas lights in our…
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