This has been a busy year for me. After 20 years living in Karrinyup I have now moved to a new home in nearby Gwelup. It has been fun setting up my new studio and work space. When I get the chance it is nice to wander around my new area. Across the road from home is Lake Gwelup reserve. The lake has been dry for months as we have had a very hot and drawn out summer and autumn. But good rains during June has seen the lake gradually become a puddle, then a pond and now a lake again. Regular walks around the lake saw the transformation and it was amazing to watch.

The birds have returned in their hundreds. My favourites are the black swans and it is lovely to watch their interaction with each other. Last Monday I did an early morning walk and took my trusty Nikon D700 along with me. There was a little frost on the ground and a lovely mist over the lake. I am so glad it was a walk with camera. It is something I plan to do on a regular basis as I want to build up a folio of Lake Gwelup images taken through the seasons. I hope you enjoy these images from the first collection.