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Monthly Archives: June 2016

Nomad of the Steppes – Mongolia.

26 Sunday Jun 2016

Posted by leecleland in Travel

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Mongolia, nomad, photography, travel

The nomadic peoples of the Steppes in Mongolia are inseparable from their horses.

The nomadic peoples of the Steppes in Mongolia are inseparable from their horses.

With the light and colours of the Steppes (mainly green and blue) the tour leader of World Photo Adventures whom I am doing this trip to Mongolia with, suggested our images may look better in B&W. It has been interesting to me to see how much better my shots are turning out with this bias, not all but most.

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Monk in Mongolia

25 Saturday Jun 2016

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Mongolia, monk, photography, travel

A monk at Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin famed throughout Asia as the capital of the Mongolian Empire under Chinggis Khan about 800 years ago.

A monk at Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin famed throughout Asia as the capital of the Mongolian Empire under Chinggis Khan about 800 years ago.

Sleeping in a Ger in Mongolia

24 Friday Jun 2016

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Mongolia, photography, travel

This is where I slept on Wednesday night in a Ger Camp In Mongolia. Set out as a traditional Mongolian Ger or house. Where the family would sleep, eat and live year round in their nomadic lifestyle

This is where I slept on Wednesday night in a Ger Camp In Mongolia. Set out as a traditional Mongolian Ger or house. Where the family would sleep, eat and live year round in their nomadic lifestyle

In Monglia

14 Tuesday Jun 2016

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Mongolia

A monk in Mongolia

A monk in Mongolia

The National Song and Dance Ensemble - absolutely incredible

The National Song and Dance Ensemble – absolutely incredible

A quick post with a few photos from Ulaanbaatar the capital of Mongolia. We start today for a week out on the steepes – possibly a week before I get internet again.

Movement – Travelling Again

11 Saturday Jun 2016

Posted by leecleland in Landscape, Nature

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Australian, movement, nature, photography, travelling, trees

Today I leave for Hong Kong and then Mongolia. I may not be able to post every day but will try.

Today I leave for Hong Kong and then Mongolia. I may not be able to post every day but will try.

Not So Long Ago

10 Friday Jun 2016

Posted by leecleland in Nature

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Autumn leaves, colour, leaves, nature, persimmon, photography

Only a month ago the persimmon leaves were in their Autumn finery, now the tree is all bare as Winter finally has us in her grip.

Only a month ago the persimmon leaves were in their Autumn finery, now the tree is all bare as Winter finally has us in her grip.

Highlights

09 Thursday Jun 2016

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Australian, backlit, nature, photography, weeds

Backlit these common weeds turn into glorious feathery plumes.

Backlit these common weeds turn into glorious feathery plumes.

Three Glowing Trees

08 Wednesday Jun 2016

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Australian, nature, photography, sunrise, trees

vEarly sunrise painting the spotted gum trees in golden light.

Early sunrise painting the spotted gum trees in golden light.

Abstract – PS Artistry Course

07 Tuesday Jun 2016

Posted by leecleland in PS Artistry Grunge Course, Textured Tuesday

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altered, photography, PS Artistry Course

Playing with one photo in PS Filters, and having fun!

Playing with one photo in PS Filters, and having fun!

Finally Some Rain!

06 Monday Jun 2016

Posted by leecleland in Landscape, Water

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Australian, flowing, photography, Purgatory Creek, water

Purgatory Creek is finally flowing again after we had nearly 175mm of rain in 2 days (that's about 7")

Purgatory Creek is finally flowing again after we had nearly 175mm of rain in 2 days (that’s about 7″)

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