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Under 9s Football / Soccer

Kapa — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 06:28:49 +0000

Some random photographs taken during the month.

Where in the World

Kapa — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 07:05:44 +0000

Some photographs taken during the family holiday, any idea where in the world these were taken? Your only clue:

Not in Australia

a bit of architecture

More pretty flowers

If you look carefully, you can see my son on the bridge looking at the fish.

One of the shops we came across.

Only a handful of the photos I took that day. All these were taken at the same location within walking distance of each other.

Greek War of Independence

Kapa — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:15:04 +0000

25th March, Greece celebrates it’s national day, known as the Greek War of Independence.

In Sydney, Australia, the Greek community celebrates it firstly with a remembrance ceremony held at Martin Place. It is then followed by a march down George St to the steps of the Sydney Opera House, where the day is celebrated with singing & dancing.

This photograph I liked because it highlights the contrast of the different uniforms. The ‘Greek Digger’, Army, Navy, Greek National costume.

The NSW State Premier Kristina Keneally, was there as well, very photogenic as usual.

All aspects of the Greek Community were represented, in this photo we have the principal & students from All Saints Grammar.

Many dressed in various interpretations of the Greek National Costume having a great time.

A sea of hats, proudly brought to you by All Saints Grammar

Students from St Euphemia, with the crowd sitting on the steps of the Sydney Opera House on the right, the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background. If you look carefully on arch right next to the Greek flag, you can see the people on top of the bridge doing the ‘bridge climb‘.

Finally, the one that brought a smile to everyone’s face. This kid is so young he could barely walk, yet here he is in the Greek National Costume strutting his stuff.

ZHTO H ELLAS!

Sydney FC – 2010 Minor Premiers

Kapa — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:00:35 +0000

Normally I wouldn’t take my camera gear to a game, however I went straight there from Chloe’s Christening – stay tuned for photos later this week. It was the last game of the regular season, the winner not only becomes the minor premiers, but also get direct qualification into the Asia cup.

It was the biggest crowd of the year, the cove was a sea of blue supporters.

Second half, Sydney was up 1-0 and the action was happening at my end of the field, Brosque making a few moves.

Soon after, Aloisi nailed it, taking the shot.

He soaked in the roar of the crowd

Then was joined in by his team mates.

The cove went crazy.

Final result, 2-0 congratulations.

Christmas Card

Kapa — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:01:03 +0000

Just 12 days to go, the Christmas tree is up, the kids are on holidays, and looking forward to a great Australian summer in Sydney.

A sneak peak on what our family & friends will receive as their Christmas card this year.

Yep, the boys are growing.

For everyone else, you can have this on-line version.

A Safe & Merry Christmas to you & your family, and may 2010 be filled with health & happiness.

John & Family.

Jacaranda Trees

Kapa — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:25:54 +0000

Spring in Sydney is a beautiful time of the year. One of my favourite things is the colour produced by the jacaranda trees.

Maggie

Kapa — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:15:15 +0000

It’s that time of year when the magpies are born. Every morning a family of maggies come into our yard to pick up the scraps our that fall out of our birds cage. I’ve been unsuccessfully trying to capture a decent image of them, they tend to scatter as soon as they see me approaching, even with my 200 lens, I can’t get close enough….anyway, here is the best of a bad bunch.

Goaaaaaaaallllllll

Kapa — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 05:07:32 +0000

I’ve been going through my personal photographs, and have to say photographing the under 6′s has been a lot of fun, especially they way they all hover around the ball.

You can see 8 kids in this shot, the fact that it’s 4 a side gives you an indication of how close they play. Also makes it easy for a photographer.

Go Carting

Kapa — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:47:15 +0000

Went go-carting this month for my nephews birthday, what a lot of fun that was.

As I’m not shooting events I’m just posting the occasional snapshot to keep the blog active.

Kapa

Soccer / Football (de)Motivational Posters

Kapa — Tue, 26 May 2009 14:03:21 +0000

With football season in full swing, I have to admit I have been enjoying my Saturdays watching (shooting) the boys playing. Instead of showing your ordinary sports pics, thought I would start my own line of (de) motivational posters.

My first effort – Hacking:
If you lack the talent to match your opponent, there is only one weapon at your disposal.