LIGHT JOURNEYS

Barnaby Rudge

PORTRAIT OF A BUDGERIGAR

I have long been obsessed with Australia’s native birds. The humble budgerigar epitomises those Australian native icons that live amongst us yet are taken for granted because they are rarely seen as anything more than a household pet. Budgerigars are little birds with BIG personalities. They deserve to be noticed, celebrated and adored. I find them to be stunning and fantastic characters. So I have thrown a spotlight on what I believe to be a national treasure. These portraits are printed human size so that people will view the animals from their perspective, not ours. This point of view reveals more fully their beauty and individuality.

Sgt Chalky

Jimmy

Salvador

Vincent

Terry

Spencer

Mrs Plume

Suzi

Little Holly Squawkamoly

BIOGRAPHY

Leila grew up in Perth, WA. Her love of photography began at school and lead to a Bachelor of Arts Degree at Murdoch University where she cross-enrolled at Curtin University to major in photography. She moved to Sydney where she studied at Ultimo TAFE in order to complete an Advanced Certificate III in Photography. Leila has 10 years publishing experience as a photographer, photo editor, and syndication manager working across all the major magazine houses in Australia. To see more of her work please visit www.iaindawson.com