My second article for Freo Pages has recently been published. Harbourside sunrises and sunsets was the theme of my latest piece.
I’ve always had an interest in natural landscapes, and I especially love photographing sunrises and sunsets, because in these moments you get to capture the sky at its most vibrant and dynamic. When the orange sun combines with the blue sky it creates an array of vivid and interesting colours. I love the fact that no two sunrises and sunsets are ever the same; each one is unique. I’ve travelled a fair bit but none I have seen come close to capturing the magic of a Western Australian sunrise or sunset. It’s one of the little things I appreciate most about living in Perth.
Fortunately, I’ve always been a morning person, so getting up early to photograph the sunrise isn’t much of an issue for me. It’s a great way to start the day and it symbolises the dawn of a new life. As quoted by Gautama Buddha:
Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.
Waking up early for a drive to Fremantle is always worth the effort. The city isn’t too far away from home, and during the early hours of the day I get to enjoy a quiet and tranquil Fremantle, without all the usual daytime traffic and hustle and bustle. During the winter months it can be a tad chilly, but despite my Malaysian roots, I rather like the cold.
I have a few go-to locations in Fremantle which I’ve always found to be great spots for photography. When I set out to photograph either a sunrise or a sunset, I prefer to have a focal point wherever possible. And being a busy working port the Fishing Boat Harbour is an ideal spot, for both sunrise and sunset, due to its unique location between the ocean and the sea.
To read the rest of the article visit Freo Pages or check out more of my photography work on Instagram. All my photography work is available for sale. Please contact me if you would like more information.
