<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[JJ's Nature Photography]]></title><description><![CDATA[JJ's Nature Photography is designed to enable me (Joy Jocelyn Norton) to pursue my hobby of photography of birds, wildlife, scenery & editing.]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:14:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Toowoomba Flower Festival September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toowoomba Flower Festival 2026 Toowoomba Flower Festival is a great way to capture the beauty of the world around you. I use my Nikon Coolpix P1000 to Focus on the beauty of our flora, both native and exotic. Where we are in the sub tropics of Queensland; Toowoomba is our best chance of capturing tulips in the garden and fruit trees in autumn colour.]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/toowoomba-flower-festival-september-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae80904ad017b70020ad5c5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:18:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_61de0ef70e2a4cd7b2f3b2e0312a5761~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maleny Botanical Gardens September 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roses are a delight to see in Spring Don't let Spring go by without visiting the Botanical Gardens Maleny also includes a Birdworld where you can feed the birds or have photos with them. Life is too beautiful to miss out on. Why not explore the world while you can? The roses are looking great at Maleny Focus on the subject, it's best if you can keep it centred Each image is unique a moment in time captured on your camera]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/maleny-botanical-gardens-september-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae80172ad017b70020ac4a3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:47:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_9e8abdb8626c4a21af0bf12d21de7022~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[         Lunar Eclipse March 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I used my Nikon Coolpix P1000 to capture the Lunar Eclipse in March. It is important to keep your subject in the focal box the entire time you zoom into the subject and keep the camera steady that is why a good camera stand is recommended. Lunar Eclipse March 3 : 2026]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/lunar-eclipse-march-3-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae7ce6b8fbd1a4102ae42e9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:32:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_5c06eeeb96ae4d2f8c08fd4527c4cd40~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oreilly's Rainforest Retreat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oreilly's offers great opportunities for nature photography it is a wonderful place to photograph a variety of birds. Make the most of your time at Oreilly's and staying overnight for the early morning bird walk or joining in on the bird of prey show is a great way to get the most out of your time here.]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/orielly-s-rainforest-retreat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67284eaed0586acb7813c443</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:47:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_b88b7cd426ac458db06a2a7539819950~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                 Spring flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toowoomba Flower Festival had a lovely orchid show and tulips at picnic point, Changing the ISO and adjusting the Aperture gives an...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/spring-flowers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66f67614c8d51068258d6448</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:09:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_939642c8ac5e4da7be2ef245473328ee~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shore birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search around for the best areas for photographing shorebirds Pelicans, Terns, gulls, Pied stilts, Godwits, herons, sandpipers &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/shore-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66b34032a076094ec337240e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:33:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_a8b54b3e4fc341acb39cc07e22d14ed1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainy Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overcast and rainy weather present a great opportunity to practice adjusting  your aperture &#38; ISO settings. Keep practicing and you will...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/rainy-days</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6682920463b583cf01ded7ea</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:46:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_6594061d4cc14f85bc5ae0de4ef4d728~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Cormorant Wings out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Using more of my Coolpix P1000 and adjusting the manual focus, with a camera this size a stand makes a big difference to the quality of...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/great-cormorant-wings-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667fb5ad1183ada24f60c91e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 07:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_221cf35cceeb4e7c933ecfa2cfa61724~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manual Settings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nikon D5600 Setting the ISO &#38; focal point- During the day the ISO can be set to a standard setting eg 800 and the adjusted as necessary...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/manual-mode</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667d0aecd45599fb2d1449d1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_93374d046b17421ab5de36789b41f9c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelican Landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nikon D5600 is a versatile DSLR with a mirror which creates ambiance using it on it's manual settings is a learning curve, expect to...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/pelican-landing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667d04dcc7b13910f12edb60</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:36:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_b2fb60c7377c476d8bfdc6f4274e94c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pelican Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coolpix P1000 has a great bird setting and also the ability to adjust ISO etc. Lake Eden is a great place to check out it's...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/pelican-parade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667d02af2a7ceb3e0db80a52</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_0a666005aea5436aa56e6cdeb2b162db~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Your Camera To It's full Potential.]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the busy life of being a mother, wife and hobby photographer, I often rush my photography with my X300 zoom lens and automatic...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/using-your-camera-to-it-s-full-potential</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6671753aae5ce25d77f3c86c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:33:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_ecbfce3fc881469487fab2eacd792247~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancy Fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aquariums provide a great opportunity to photography life under the water without the aid of a water proof camera, make sure that the...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/fancy-fish</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6625218d2e3776389ddd8072</guid><category><![CDATA[Sea Life]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 14:32:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_cc785b649e644538bb5531637b6df041~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ornate Orchids]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many beautiful flowers to be found in plant nurseries, be sure to ask permission and make the most of every opportunity. There...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/ornate-orchids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f52d445370753b5e7a4780</guid><category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:42:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_93a8542e783d4e979cfefd5f5c7ad418~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright Birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you survey the beautiful environment- in your neighbourhood or on outings such as day trips, notice the lighting, space and background...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/bright-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f52aa9635e01804b8fee49</guid><category><![CDATA[Birds]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_6934c6d74c794b378fdf4821af5b905d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beautiful Birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[More birds from Orielly's Rain-forest Retreat; each day is a new opportunity to look at a fresh perspective and be inspired.]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/beautiful-birds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6590665563f8a92f5f235e0a</guid><category><![CDATA[Birds]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2023 19:12:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_46c28332a9f54412b404e76b2999363c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fields of Flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer is a great time to make the most of the abundant flora in gardens, botanical gardens, plant nurseries and wildflowers in the great...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/fields-of-flowers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63c262970a6d3be2d40ae472</guid><category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2023 08:13:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_9a7c52b5a701435ba07e36f93e5b3e44~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovely Lavenders ( Pottique Lavender Farm)]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are so many places you can visit to develop your photography skills. This Lavender Farm is a wonderful place with so many things to...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/lovely-lavenders-pottique-lavender-farm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6312e13e7ace43549f9e930e</guid><category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:21:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_5b471fc80fe845549ccfbee3319aecfc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant Shack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plant Nurseries are a great place to get photos of flowers. Make sure you have permission to photograph in these places and are not in...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/plant-shack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6312dcb4143e70e09e97c2af</guid><category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2022 05:02:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_7b57646d371a4bfbb7f786a4b53a9e88~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photography prints]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are avenues to print your photos on art sites check out my shop under construction at Red bubble https://www.redbubble.com/people/j...]]></description><link>https://www.jjsnaturephotography.com/post/photography-prints</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62d3e467de77d6b8673d2588</guid><category><![CDATA[Flowers]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:40:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/72799f_54419f3686a04d54987c61fdecc3ad55~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>jlowcock</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>