Jill still hasn't figured out whether she travels to take photos or takes photos because she travels. Either way, both have been a major part of her life. Jill's family travelled and her father was a keen photographer so travelling and taking photos seemed normal. Her love of nature and the world has been nurtured from a young age.

Photography is Jill's version of being artistic. She loves the instant gratification of digital photography and the joys of the whole process; taking the photo, looking at them, sorting them, playing with them, and reviewing her various collections on her hard drive.

Beijing Musician - " This old man captured my attention because of his total lack of interest in the passing parade of tourists- what was he dreaming about?"

"Sometimes a camera opens a door with people". Jill feels there is often a moment of contact between the photographer and her subject. Always careful to get permission for a shot, Jill notices that in that brief space of time a relationship is formed. She has also discovered that taking photos begins conversations.

Wall Tower

"This was the only good photo I was able to get from a frustrating, barely, two hours spent at the Great Wall in the late afternoon."

Blue House and Bike. "The 'Blue House' was built for a favourite concubine in the 1800s and has only relatively recently been restored to its former glory. Every aspect of this house provides inspiration and I hope one day to stay there and explore further."

Warners Bay Sunrise Boats

" This picture was taken quickly one morning whilst I was setting off for Sydney, but I just had to stop! The lighting on the boats, as well as the grey mist behind were perfect."

Jill, as with a lot of photographers, finds taking photos makes her feel good. She says there is a buzz in taking photos. And it is always worth a stop.

Red Leaves

"I often saw these in Europe but this pair were lovely against the stone walls. A lovely memory of my french walk in the Dordogne in 2003"

Fringed Yellow Tulip

"I love flowers with unusual patterns, colours and shapes. This one is different from the 'usual' shape and colour we expect of tulips."

Abbotsford Tulips

"I love the combination of colourful flowers, then towers and stone at the rear."

Trees at Windermere

Madge, Who's That?

These sheep were quite unafraid of me and irritated by my presence in 'their' place - unlike Australian sheep who would have disappeared.

Waiheke Silver

Glen Oak Clouds

"I was entranced by the patterns created by the hillsides combined with the dramatic cloud formations."

Dunns Swamp." This is the most stunning of the images I took at Dunns Swamp because of the warm colours. I also enjoy the subtle greys and browns of other images but this is special."

Ochre Reflections

Orange Mosaic. "I love the contrast here. The orange flowers against the wall criss crossed by the hedging lines."

Jill's philosophy for photography is have a go! Try anything and see what you get. She enjoys helping novices particularly giving tips for for the effects of light and using angles for light.

Her main message- take photos and enjoy it!

Mutujulu Magic. "This image is quite different to what I expected at Uluru. I was lucky to catch the light and colours at exactly the right moment."