Diane Acharya - Photographer & Digital Retoucher

Yes! We were on time for the aurora show on the 20th - 21st. I had asked my kids if they wanted to come aurora chasing with me and they excitedly responded. My 7 year old son made jokes at the expense of his sister, whose name is Aurora: (if we miss out on seeing it) "We'll still be able to see the Aurora right here". 🤭

We were not disappointed. They laid down beside me watching the stars whilst I was taking shots, and at one point for a couple of seconds (after I'd already packed up) we saw it dance with the naked eye; and with several others who were there we let out a "woooahh".

I think that while the clouds weren't so much of an issue, it was the light pollution around the Illawarra area that hurt the photos, in my opinion. That, and I didn't play around with taking shorter exposures to possibly capture beams.
It was quite a long show. However, we couldn't stay out too late to continue. Perhaps, and hopefully, next opportunity we'll find another location.





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Hubby and I decided we'd take ourselves out for a drive on the King's birthday. and beyond was on our minds, with the hopes to find a little bit of for the kids.
📸 with phone camera + dSLR.

Did you miss the show? I did. I believe I saw tinges of magenta in Western Sydney's skies at around 7:30pm. I was feeling a little under the weather so I wasn't sure I was up for a drive to the Blue Mountains, but an hour later I decided to grab my things and head out.

This was my second chase. The first time, I'd forgotten my tripod. This time, I should have left much earlier because by the time I'd reached my destination (around 10pm), I was left with Aurora's remnants. I stayed for a little longer hoping for an encore, but alas, she was done for the night and the clouds started to creep in.

What a lovely night and view, nonetheless.
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Meet Leia; my sister's furbaby. My little ones had the pleasure of dog-minding her while their aunt was overseas for a number of days. And so on the last day, I thought why not take a few photos of her.
📸 🐶 Jodie Anne Medina

Autumn 2025 pt.2 - A visit to Breenhold Gardens is food for the soul; natural therapy. Blue Mountains Australia
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Autumn 2025 pt.1 - I was lucky that there was still some colour around, AND that it wasn't too busy in the area. Mt Wilson, Blue Mountains Blue Mountains Australia
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Photography goals: Autumn Leaves ✔. Managed to finally take some photos before the last leaves had fallen. It was so so good for the soul.
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Decided to take my camera out to my backyard one rainy day and show my daughter some beauty in simple and natural things.
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📸 Diane Acharya - Photographer & Digital Retoucher
⛪ COP Sydney
🍴 Felina's Cuisine
🎂 Cakes in a hurry

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🍴 Clever Catering - A Delicious Journey
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Venue: Lindsay's Cafe

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