Welcome to Urban Nexus Photography.

A bit about me and what this is:

I have always been interested in societies. Where they live, how they function. Microcosmic and macrocosmic relations between the unit mind, the human and the macrocosmic sphere.

In an urban framework, a nexus is that point where we can connect. We find a bridge, and cross over our differences. A point to share and pass by.

Photography interfaces in the nexus to build a bridge of communication, of ideas that let us express our inner worlds (thoughts, desires) more eloquently in an art form.

This is what the urban nexus is to me - the meeting and connecting that occurs at a spot, within the urban framework. This could work in suburban or rural nexii, but with different elements.

Today I find myself returned. Back to Melbourne, my birth city, where I lived my life for 18 years before studying in Southern NZ for two years. I then moved west to Perth, Western Australia, where I lived for about 7 years. Educating myself in so many ways. A tranquil city, and a respite for this urban soul now in Melbourne.

I graduated in 2003 from UWA with an MBBS. I was raised with an interest in eastern spiritual philosophy, and this permeates my worldview. Along with this is my fascination with the interpretation of the mind (at many levels).

I love travelling, technology and understanding how this unit mind can learn to connect beyond his own set and to reach out further, learn further. To cross those planes that many others think of.

Life is meant to be that type of a journey, I think. An internal journey. I want to hear and see your responses to my images - what you liked, what you want to change, how you would do it, what it means as it is, and what it means if we change it.

You, the viewer are the most important person in my education as an amateur photographer. Thank you for your time, and please pass by again :)

I do sometimes add photos in non chronological order.

Stuff:
- Nikon D80 Body + MDB-D80 Battery Grip
- Nikon F80 Body
- Nikkor 18-70 mm AF-S DX f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
- Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
- Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM (F Mount)
- Nikkor 70-300 mm f/4-5.6D ED Lens
- Manfrotto 190 Tripod with Manfrotto 322RC2 head

Other Stuff:
- Apple iMac CoreDuo 2 Ghz
- Pantone Huey PRO Colour Calibrator
- iPod 60 GB + iPod Camera Connector
- Apple Aperture

Want This, Want That:
- Nikkor 12-24mm f/4 OR Tokina 12-24mm f/4 OR Sigma 10-20mm
- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 OR Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8

Motivations...
Started shooting to capture memories. Now I feel that photography has the power to recreate moments and feelings, not just act as a trigger. I am inexperienced in photography, and still learning important things. But I now feel less shame in that.

Places my shots have been seen:
- Nikon Stunning Gallery: these shots
- A video submission for Friends of the Earth in the UK
- Interlude photo used by Interlude, Fitzroy in Newsletter
- Schmap Guides Inc: Melbourne and Perth
- Wikipedia article on Sikhism
- Wikipedia article on Shanghai
- NowPublic.com article on Diwali 2006
- ABC Radio Australia Vietnamese community site: Bay Vut (PBS again) on their stream of changing photos.
- let me know if there are any others!

Some of my shots are copyright. However, if you would like to use one of these shots, simply contact me and we can discuss this. If you are interested in licensing one of my creative commons shots, I would still appreciate a notification.

If you are interested in buying a print or framed shots of one of my shots, I have a selection available at RedBubble. This service is available worldwide. If there are any shots you would like made available for printing or framing, please contact me.