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Posted Dec 7, 2014 at Ruth Spitzer

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Urban Decay - Dunlop Slazenger Factory

A modern day ruin brings with it, every bit of nostalgia and intrigued as an 1800 architectural wonder filled with stories of family and heartbreak, deceit and abandonment. One such ruin at present (Feb 2014) still stands in Bowden Street,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2014 at Ruth Spitzer

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A Haunting Love Story of The Abbey

Imagine a love story that never had the chance to flourish but instead will forever be tainted with sadness and death, and a house, built with an overwhelming sense of romance and promise, never to see the light of day,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2014 at Ruth Spitzer

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Decaying Structure

I don’t get the chance to travel often, but when granted the luxury, naturally I’m always scouring for items/places to photograph, preferably something old and forgotten and decaying or rusting and what luck; on my recent trip back to South... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at Ruth Spitzer

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Photo-a-Day, April 2013

An overview of my photos from our April Photo a Day challenge with Fat Mum Slim (FMS) and daily theme. Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at Ruth Spitzer

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Abandoned Beauty

I’ve lived in the Sutherland Shire for several years now – a little world in its own. Close enough to the city to still enjoy the cosmopolitan life, yet far out enough to get away from the hustle and bustle... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2013 at Ruth Spitzer

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Mixed Media Canvas

This weekend I had good intentions of taking a drive out west to The Junkyard, to scour for some treasures I can use in my art and get in some photos, but it seems this dreary weather that suddenly fell... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Ruth Spitzer

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Reflecting on 2012

To say 2012 got the better of me could possibly be the understatement of the year. Who knew this would turn out to be one of the worst years I’ve had for a long time. A cancer scare, got divorced... Continue reading

Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Ruth Spitzer

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Photo-A-Day, March 2013

Naturally I’m drawn to all things photography and was enticed by a FB group FMS. They run a monthly Photo-A-Day challenge. Self explanatory and good fun. Always interesting to see the various interpretations by photos posted by members of the... Continue reading

Posted Mar 31, 2013 at Ruth Spitzer

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Table Mountain, Cape Town

Table Mountain … Named after its flat top and its peak standing majestically 1 086m above sea level. How can one possibly sum up so much beauty that you only really feel once you’re standing on the very tip, peering... Continue reading

Posted Sep 2, 2012 at Ruth Spitzer

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Muizenberg Huts, Cape Town

Before arriving in South Africa for an extended stay, my intention was to be a tourist and visit all those places I never bothered whilst living there. Shameful but I’m guilty of not having experienced the full beauty of my... Continue reading

Posted Sep 2, 2012 at Ruth Spitzer

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Family Reunion in South Africa March-April 2012

Where does the time go? That age old question that eludes us at the best of times. I’m shocked to realize how long it’s been since I’ve last blogged and how much has happened in my life since. So I’ll... Continue reading

Posted Sep 2, 2012 at Ruth Spitzer

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Taralga Rodeo

JANUARY 2012 Photography Society Monthly Outing My truly first ever experience. Every month as part of the photography society I belong to (Sutherland Shire Photography), we visit a different location every month for a photo shoot and every second month... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2012 at Ruth Spitzer

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2012 Bucket List

2012 is my year to start living again. Add new experiences, visit new places and complete my Bucket List. My aim is to be proactive and experience at least 1 – 2 new things every month. Break away from my... Continue reading

Posted Feb 12, 2012 at Ruth Spitzer

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Quote

Life is too short to wake up in the morning with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones that don't and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take... Continue reading

Posted Feb 5, 2012 at Ruth Spitzer

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Love and Regrets

Gerald G May wrote: "There is a desire within each of us, in the deep center of ourselves that we call our heart. We were born with it, it is never completely satisfied, and it never dies. We are often... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Eagle Owl Landing

Incredible footage in slow motion of an eagle owl coming in for a landing. Continue reading

Posted Dec 15, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Daylesford - Lead a Double Life

About an hour and a half north west of Melbourne, Victoria Australia, lays the most amazing, mesmerizing little village called Daylesford, nestled in a region well known for its outstanding food and wine. Daylesford also has the highest concentration of... Continue reading

Posted Nov 22, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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In remembrance of my brother, Bobby

19 November 1991....20 years ago, a knock on the door by an official changed our lives forever. Today marks the 20th anniversary of my brother’s death. Looking back, it’s surreal to believe two whole decades have passed since we said... Continue reading

Posted Nov 18, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Office Shenanigans

As the silly season fast approaches yet again, one can’t help but be made intensely aware of a myriad of celebrations that usually accompany the festive season; the obligator client lunches, generally starting mid afternoon, proceeded by two glasses, that... Continue reading

Posted Nov 14, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera

For those photography enthusiasts who have a particular interest in panoramic photography, this recent invention, patent pending, gives a whole new meaning to the words 'view from above'. A camera in the shape of a ball, that captures spherical panoramas.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 10, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Linger

Every once in a while we’re lucky to find that unique individual who has the profound ability to alter our lives forever in whatever shape or form. For those hopeless romantics, those who have loved and lost, and those who... Continue reading

Posted Nov 6, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Lindsey Buckingham 'Trouble'

A golden oldie for those who remember the 80’s. Yes, showing my age. A classic 1981 hit by Lindsey Buckingham ‘Trouble’. One I haven’t heard in years. Love the hair ... The live version below. Raw and Beautiful. Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Steve Jobs and the influence of Calligraphy on the first Mac

Steve Jobs, CEO and co-founder of Apple Computer talks about his college experience and how a random calligraphy course had a major impact on a career he didn’t know he’d have. He talks about dropping out of college, foregoing those... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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Spring in the Blue Mountains

“Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny spring day”. W. Earl Hall And who am I to argue with that... On a glorious perfect spring day, I found myself in the Blue Mountains... Continue reading

Posted Oct 4, 2011 at Ruth Spitzer

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