Oz Nature Niche

a niche for Australian wildlife artists

A community for Australian wildlife artists & photographers to launch your portfolio with galleries, critiques, forums & lots more ..

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Fine Artists (11 members)
Photographers (6 members)

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Digital Artists (2 members)

Silk Painters (2 members)
Manga Cartoon and Comics (1 member)

Sculptors and Ceramic Artists (1 member)

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Meerkats Portrait by Jason Swain Added by Lesley Smitheringale
"Partners in Crime" Australian Dingos by Jason Swain Added by Lesley Smitheringale
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Update: Yesterday You Guys Raised $10,617.64 For The Orphanage in Kenya!

Another Reason Why I Choose To Only Write for Peachpit Press

Live Video From My PhotoWalk in Dunedin, Florida

A Glimpse at Some of The People and Places From Our Worldwide PhotoWalk

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Help Build an Orphanage in Kenya and Get a Signed Copy of My New Lightroom 2 Book

Our History-Making “First Annual” Worldwide PhotoWalk Rocked!!!

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Cause for celebration ... Oz Nature Niche now has 40 members which is fantastic! I would like to thank each and every one of you! Lesley 23 hours ago

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Sculpture Sculpture
by Lesley Smitheringale
Added August 22, 2008 at 11:24am
Australian Insects Australian Insects
by Lesley Smitheringale
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Silk Painting Silk Painting
by Lesley Smitheringale
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Australian Reptiles & Amphibians Australian Reptiles & Amphibians
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International Wild Animals International Wild Animals
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Spiritual Spiritual
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Abstract Abstract
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Organic Forms Organic Forms
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Australian Birds Australian Birds
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Australian Oceanscapes Australian Oceanscapes
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Australian Wild Animals Australian Wild Animals
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Australian Flora Australian Flora
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Australian Landscapes Australian Landscapes
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Australian Sea Creatures Australian Sea Creatures
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Created by Lesley Smitheringale Aug 28, 2008 at 8:44am. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale 12 hours ago.

This community is for Australian wildlife artists and photographers and the photographs and artworks must be of Australian flora and fauna (or Zoo animals). After joining Oz Nature Niche you need ... Continue

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jun 16, 2008 at 8:48pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Aug 23.

International Garden Photographer of the Year Competition 2009

International Garden Photographer of the Year 2009 - All photographers, amateur and professional, are invited to submit their work for the 2009 International Garden Photographer of the Year. Press ... Continue

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 25, 2008 at 8:00pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Aug 22.

What you might not know about Jason Swain, one of our members!

Jason, is a bit of a "celebrity" and we are very proud to have him as a member of Oz Nature Niche. I have taken the liberty of sharing with you this amazing achievement and accolade in Jason's ar... Continue

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 4, 2008 at 9:15pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 4.

You can personalise your home page.

Hey gorgeous and talented members, In case you didn't know, you can personalise your own home page on Oz Nature Niche with themes. A few adventurous members have already done this and their pages... Continue

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 4, 2008 at 7:19pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 4.

Problems on uploading Photos

A few members have been having trouble uploading photos to their galleries so I thought that I would share with you what seems to work best. This is using the SIMPLE UPLOADER Click on the PHOTOS T... Continue

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 2, 2008 at 7:39pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 3.

Uploading photos using the Bulk Uploader

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 3, 2008 at 4:26pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 3.

Young Illustrators Award Competition 2008

NEW DEADLINE: 31 of August 2008. Transmittals in the categories of illustration, animation and bookart will be appraised. The 20 winners of the „Young Illustrators Award“ are shown in a separate se... Continue

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jun 25, 2008 at 4:50pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Jul 3.

Created by Lesley Smitheringale Jun 15, 2008 at 3:42pm. Last updated by Lesley Smitheringale Jun 30.

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Copywrite 1 Reply

Started by Julie Stephens. Last reply by Lesley Smitheringale 1 hour ago.

Stock Photography Sites 14 Replies

Started by Kathie Nichols. Last reply by Eliza 5 hours ago.

Wanted - Wedding Photographer 1 Reply

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Blog Posts

"Lean on Me" photograph makes it to JPG Magazine Outtakes

I entered “Lean on Me” into Issue 17 Creatures section of JPG Magazine and was very disappointed that it was not chosen to be published in the magazine despite a lot of votes. However, the good news is that is has made it to the Outtakes so I am thrilled abo… Continue

Posted by Lesley Smitheringale on August 22nd, 2008 at 2:56pm — No Comments (Add)

Featured on Fine Art America

I am thrilled to see that "Reflecting in the Rain", one of my photographs of a rainbow lorikeet is currently featured on Fine Art America.

Posted by Lesley Smitheringale on August 19th, 2008 at 9:20pm — 1 Comment (Add)

The Artist Exhibition

Well, we had a fabulous time. Dressed to the nine's looking swish we rocked up to the opening night which was by invitation only. Drinks and platters of delicious appetizers were everywhere. Artists from all genre were present, singers, musicians, dancers, painters and photographers. There were a few speeches and some artists were interviewed on camera. The artworks were excellent. I made some new friends and we all had lots of hints and tips to share. This will be an annual cultural event each… Continue

Posted by Kathie Nichols on August 16th, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Stock Photography Site

Well, I finally worked out how to post a link LOL! On my profile page there is a link to Fotolia where I have some stock photography for sale. There are some really amazing pics there where you can download for as little as a dollar. Its free to join if you like and can upload your photos to earn some extra money. Refer family and friends which will earn you extra credits too, which can be cashed in. I am thoroughly enjoying myself there, it stimulates the creative juices, it's a challenge to th… Continue

Posted by Kathie Nichols on August 16th, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Chris McClelland - biography

Chris McClelland is famous for his traditional, unique, fine and intricate pencil drawings of African and Australian wildlife, which is quite a contrast to his previous career. He spent the last 30 years managing large Australian sheep and cattle stations, one, which ran 40,000 sheep. Through this work he developed a strong understanding of animal behaviour from observing Australian native animals on the station. His natural talent for drawing was recognized early, and he drew horses for a hobb… Continue

Posted by Chris & Margie McClelland on August 10th, 2008 at 6:08pm — No Comments (Add)