Chris
@cwdart.bsky.social
Just a guy who loves the bush, living on Wadawurrung land in Ballarat. I take photos, shoot video and build interactive experiences for work and fun.
Technical 3D Artist, Senior Geospatial Analyst.
Grading/editing is my own.
No AI slop 🤮.
Technical 3D Artist, Senior Geospatial Analyst.
Grading/editing is my own.
No AI slop 🤮.
Early WIP highlighting some of the "demountable buildings" tileset from my upcoming strategy game. Missing doors, window shutters, decals & general dressing.
Everything here is made in Blender 5.0. Loving the new update so far, so many QoL fixes!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #unreal #blender
Everything here is made in Blender 5.0. Loving the new update so far, so many QoL fixes!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #unreal #blender
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Early WIP highlighting some of the "demountable buildings" tileset from my upcoming strategy game. Missing doors, window shutters, decals & general dressing.
Everything here is made in Blender 5.0. Loving the new update so far, so many QoL fixes!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #unreal #blender
Everything here is made in Blender 5.0. Loving the new update so far, so many QoL fixes!
#gamedev #indiegame #indiedev #unreal #blender
More daily progress as I chip away at the environments. Areas of the map are nav meshed for NPC ground navugation. I have basic pathfinding in place.
But it's important to complete this environment work before I do much else, so I know what my overall budget is.
#gamedev #indie #unreal
But it's important to complete this environment work before I do much else, so I know what my overall budget is.
#gamedev #indie #unreal
November 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This ring-tailed possum has been fighting off ravens all week from his sleeping nook.
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
September 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This ring-tailed possum has been fighting off ravens all week from his sleeping nook.
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
The ravens are nesting out front and are likely worried this largish ring-tail might raid their nest.
Nikon Z8
#australia #wildlife #victoria #animals #photography #nikon
I posted a crop earlier, here is the full aspect with a final grade.
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
August 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I posted a crop earlier, here is the full aspect with a final grade.
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Stitched from 8 images.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 w Micro-Nikkor AI-S f3.5 using Metabones Adaptor.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Not shooting a tonne right now while I work on bits and pieces. But I always have a camera when wandering.
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
August 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Not shooting a tonne right now while I work on bits and pieces. But I always have a camera when wandering.
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Here's some afternoon light illuminating the marsh and distant trees on my walk this afternoon.
Olympus OM-D E-M5.
#photography #landscapes #olympus #victoria #australia
Another shot from last night without artificial light. Daylesford, Victoria.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
August 17, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Another shot from last night without artificial light. Daylesford, Victoria.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
15 second exposure.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
You can drive from Ballarat to Daylesford almost wholly via well-maintained roads, through state-forests and plantations, if you're looking to take your time.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
August 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
You can drive from Ballarat to Daylesford almost wholly via well-maintained roads, through state-forests and plantations, if you're looking to take your time.
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
#nightphotography #nikon #photography #sigmalens #landscapephotography #australia #victoria
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
August 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
Nikon Z8
2/2
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
August 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Some additional shots showing the bushfire affected areas South-West of The Grampians National Park.
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
1/2
Nikon Z8
#photography #australia #landscapes #mountains #bushfire #nature #ecology #victoria #nikon #sigmalens
I studied film two decades ago but never pursued it. Now, I have the time and equipment, and am learning a lot.
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
August 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I studied film two decades ago but never pursued it. Now, I have the time and equipment, and am learning a lot.
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
Here are some assorted clips. Just practicing handling and grading.
The hope is to work on a larger project once I hit the bar I've set for myself.
#photography #cinematography #nature
Another shot Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
August 3, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Another shot Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
Converted to b&w, I no longer have the original file unfortunately.
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Though I don't shoot on film anymore. I got started on Nikon and Mamiya film cameras. Both medium format and 35mm.
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
August 3, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Though I don't shoot on film anymore. I got started on Nikon and Mamiya film cameras. Both medium format and 35mm.
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
Here's a shot from the Border Ranges taken in 2013.
Mamiya 645 100s w/ Fuji 160C (expired)
#filmphotography #photography #landscapes #australia #mamiya #queensland
I've been going through old photos on abandoned social media accounts as I spin things up again.
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
August 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I've been going through old photos on abandoned social media accounts as I spin things up again.
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
Long exposure taken in the hinterlands near the QLD/NSW border.
Nikon D700
#photography #landscapes #nationalpark #nikon #forest #queensland #australia
Unexpectedly overcast and looking East towards Grampians National Park from wetlands that stretch from the base. Wading in winter is not advised ❄️.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
August 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Unexpectedly overcast and looking East towards Grampians National Park from wetlands that stretch from the base. Wading in winter is not advised ❄️.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art Series
#photography #landscapes #lansscapephotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
A sandy track cuts a path through burned grasslands towards the Grampians.
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
August 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A sandy track cuts a path through burned grasslands towards the Grampians.
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
Black and white felt right for this, the trees remain blackened and the white sand is stark against the charcoal and browned vegetation.
Nikon Z8
#photography #nightphotography #nature #nikon #australia #blackandwhite
Grass Trees under moonlight near the Grampians National Park.
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
August 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Grass Trees under moonlight near the Grampians National Park.
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
The area is still recovering, and not all the grass trees have survived. Disease makes their usual post-bushfire recovery treacherous.
Nikon Z8
#photography #night #nightphotography #nature #victoria #nikon #sigmalens #australia
After a prolonged drought it's great to see nearby creeks and rivers flowing again.
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
July 30, 2025 at 2:45 AM
After a prolonged drought it's great to see nearby creeks and rivers flowing again.
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
And a great test of Bsky's video resolution update!
Sailor's Creek, Daylesford
Nikon Z8
#photography #cinematography #nikon #australia
A couple of Long-Billed Corellas keeping an eye on me as the sun rises on my campsite West of the Grampians.
Excuse the ugly banding in the sky, caused by compression on upload.
Nikon Z8
#photography #birdphotography #blackandwhite #nikon #sigmalens
Excuse the ugly banding in the sky, caused by compression on upload.
Nikon Z8
#photography #birdphotography #blackandwhite #nikon #sigmalens
July 30, 2025 at 2:13 AM
A couple of Long-Billed Corellas keeping an eye on me as the sun rises on my campsite West of the Grampians.
Excuse the ugly banding in the sky, caused by compression on upload.
Nikon Z8
#photography #birdphotography #blackandwhite #nikon #sigmalens
Excuse the ugly banding in the sky, caused by compression on upload.
Nikon Z8
#photography #birdphotography #blackandwhite #nikon #sigmalens
Went for a wander through wetlands to clear my head yesterday. Looking for wildlife but at this time of year they can be elusive.
Nikon Z8
#photography #landscapes #nature #nikon
Nikon Z8
#photography #landscapes #nature #nikon
July 29, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Went for a wander through wetlands to clear my head yesterday. Looking for wildlife but at this time of year they can be elusive.
Nikon Z8
#photography #landscapes #nature #nikon
Nikon Z8
#photography #landscapes #nature #nikon
An old derelict farmhouse stands out in a field as a large band of storms and heavy rain moves on from the area.
Nikon Z8
#photography #rural #australia #nikon
Nikon Z8
#photography #rural #australia #nikon
July 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
An old derelict farmhouse stands out in a field as a large band of storms and heavy rain moves on from the area.
Nikon Z8
#photography #rural #australia #nikon
Nikon Z8
#photography #rural #australia #nikon
Reposted by Chris
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July 27, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Some black and white shots I wasn't particularly happy with. But I figured I'd share anyway, gotta show progress I guess!
Shot with the Fuji X100T
From around the Central Highlands region, Victoria.
#photography #landscapes #australia
Shot with the Fuji X100T
From around the Central Highlands region, Victoria.
#photography #landscapes #australia
July 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Some black and white shots I wasn't particularly happy with. But I figured I'd share anyway, gotta show progress I guess!
Shot with the Fuji X100T
From around the Central Highlands region, Victoria.
#photography #landscapes #australia
Shot with the Fuji X100T
From around the Central Highlands region, Victoria.
#photography #landscapes #australia
After persistent rain, creeks and rivers are on the move again. I was only walking through these dry beds a few short weeks ago, now I'd be wading at chest height!
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm Art Series & B+W ND Filters.
#nature #australia #photography #videography #nikon #sigma #hiking #victoria
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm Art Series & B+W ND Filters.
#nature #australia #photography #videography #nikon #sigma #hiking #victoria
July 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
After persistent rain, creeks and rivers are on the move again. I was only walking through these dry beds a few short weeks ago, now I'd be wading at chest height!
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm Art Series & B+W ND Filters.
#nature #australia #photography #videography #nikon #sigma #hiking #victoria
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 35mm Art Series & B+W ND Filters.
#nature #australia #photography #videography #nikon #sigma #hiking #victoria
The best 4x4 on the market is tiny, has great visibility, and displacement not dissimilar to a high-end motorcycle.
It doesn't crush vegetation underfoot, it isn't wider than the trails and it doesn't get stuck.
The giant, child-obliterating "Yank-style" SUVs and utes need to die.
#auspol
It doesn't crush vegetation underfoot, it isn't wider than the trails and it doesn't get stuck.
The giant, child-obliterating "Yank-style" SUVs and utes need to die.
#auspol
July 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The best 4x4 on the market is tiny, has great visibility, and displacement not dissimilar to a high-end motorcycle.
It doesn't crush vegetation underfoot, it isn't wider than the trails and it doesn't get stuck.
The giant, child-obliterating "Yank-style" SUVs and utes need to die.
#auspol
It doesn't crush vegetation underfoot, it isn't wider than the trails and it doesn't get stuck.
The giant, child-obliterating "Yank-style" SUVs and utes need to die.
#auspol
Trekking through the nearby State Forest after the state-wide logging ban. You can find common Hypholoma thriving amongst the debris.
There is plenty of human-led remediation visible throughout the area as well.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO
#photography #fungi #nature #nikon
There is plenty of human-led remediation visible throughout the area as well.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO
#photography #fungi #nature #nikon
July 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Trekking through the nearby State Forest after the state-wide logging ban. You can find common Hypholoma thriving amongst the debris.
There is plenty of human-led remediation visible throughout the area as well.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO
#photography #fungi #nature #nikon
There is plenty of human-led remediation visible throughout the area as well.
Nikon Z8 w/ Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 APO
#photography #fungi #nature #nikon