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All About Me

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Hi! I'm Dani Musicka, the #BroomstickChick. When I’m out with my camera, immersing myself in nature, I find solace and inspiration. Capturing those moments is not just about preserving scenes; it’s about sharing that sense of wonder with others. Each photograph tells a story, a testament to the beauty and serenity of our natural world. 

 

For over four decades, I've been a dedicated creative, using photography as my primary medium. Nature, like photography, offers me refuge.  Among the various types of photography, macro holds a special place in my heart; it's like discovering a whole other world within our own. Flowers, insects, leaves, moss – they all hold fascinating patterns and textures that often go unnoticed. I like to shine a spotlight on the beauty of the small and often overlooked.

Image: Jackie Campbell

Dawn? What a magical time of day, filled with the promise of new beginnings. Those early morning colours paint the sky with a sense of tranquillity and hope. Through my photography, I aim to capture that fleeting moment of serenity and share it with others.

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As for my style, I'm always experimenting. Whether it's playing with light and shadow or exploring unconventional angles or in-camera techniques such as long exposures, multiple exposures, intentional camera movement or creative use of settings like aperture and shutter speed. I'm constantly pushing myself to grow as an artist.

 

For me, photography is about embracing the joy of discovery and sharing that joy with others.

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Dani

#BringBackTheJoy

Awards

Photographer of the Year Awards 2024

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animal & Nature Category; Fun(gi)​

The Mono Awards 2024

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Jelly Blubber

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Places Category; Mystic Tree

COMMENDED: Animals Category; Eastern Water Dragon

COMMENDED: Places Category; Queenscliff Pier​

The Landscape Awards 2024

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Seascape Category; Williamstown Yachts

COMMENDED: Seascape Category; Queenscliff Sunrise

COMMENDED: Seascape Category; Breaking Dawn

COMMENDED: Landscape Category; Tree Magic

COMMENDED: Landscape Category; Can't See the Forest for the Trees

The Mono Awards 2023

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Barn Owl

COMMENDED: Animals Category; Inquisitive Magpie

COMMENDED: Animals Category; Mystic Roo

COMMENDED: Places Category; One Tree Hill

COMMENDED: Places Category; Daybreak Lightfall

COMMENDED: Places Category; Foggy Morning Fishing

COMMENDED: Places Category; Mystic River Dawn

The Mono Awards 2022

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Always Be Yourself

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; On The Move

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Animals Category; Sunshine Worshipper

COMMENDED: Places Category; Flying High in Taupo

COMMENDED: Places Category; History

COMMENDED: Places Category; Make A Wish

COMMENDED: Places Category; Stop and Smell the Roses

Exhibitions

2024 | The Magic of Nature 

Group Exhibition, Mandurah WA

Education

1989 | Illustrative Photography 

Photography Studies College, South Melbourne

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