A lot of rain recently. A great time to re-visit the waterfalls from my old stomping grounds.
Fitzroy Falls was putting on a show, while Belmore was engulfed in dense fog.
I couldn’t see more than a couple of metres in front of me, let alone across the gorge to the falls.
So I waited … and waited. After about 30 minutes, I could hear the leaves above moving, and then felt a slight breeze coming from the right.
Another 5 minutes and for a couple of minutes, Belmore Falls was revealed.
After a couple of rained out days at Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park , the drive out revealed some of the most stunning scenes for or trip!
Golden rays pierced through sheets of rain, momentarily lighting up the Tasman Valley!
One of the main goals of my trip to Tassie late last year was to spend some time with and photograph Pandani plants (Richea pandanifolia).
These ancient looking plants are only found in the alpine areas of Tasmania, and some rainforest.
They didn’t disappoint!
A late afternoon stroll near Lake Gunn, just as the sun was signalling to depart, we turned a corner and saw this scene.
Not quite what I was expecting.
This one, small section of forest backlit … stunning … enchanting … alluring!
From a ‘handheld’ session in the rain, in Cradle Mountain, which proved to be a fertile hunting ground for shooting Telopea Truncata!
From a 3 week camping trip to Tassie late 2024, with a ‘focus’ on photographing Tasmanian Waratah and the pre-historic looking Pandani plant.
During a late afternoon walk, we spotted this group of trees, and thought, if the sun were to set just near ‘there’ … could be nice!
Then waiting for the sun to set, trying to avoid this pesky blood sucking … 'worms'!
Worth it … just!!
A few days spent exploring the Victorian High Country with my son @mitchgreenphotos.
A new part of Oz for us to explore and more of a scouting trip than anything, we were keen to seek out some Snow Gums, with a view to return later in the year.
Despite lots of these gums dying off (they’re being eaten alive by a native wood borer - Longicorn Beetle!) we did mange to find a couple of groves of these stunning trees.
We returned for 2 sunrises to shoot them - which meant a 4:30am start, 90min drive from Bright, a bit of a hike. Frost, icy wind … at least the company was great!
Mitch and I had seen a picture of the inside of a canyon, with icy water flowing through moss covered walls.
We decided it was now on our ‘trip list’ for our New Zealand adventure. We spent a few days staying in Makarora, allowing us to explore further in and around Haast Pass.
We did manage to find the entrance to the canyon - a bit tricky! Nothing prepared us for icy cold water that flooded into our gumboots as we made our way in!
A bit of a surreal experience for me!
But loved every moment.
The session made even more memorable by the delicious home made Toasted Rueben sandwiches we had for dinner that night!!!!
A somewhat busy Tuesday morning at the rocks - a few other intrepid photographers having the same idea.
Plenty of nice sized waves rolling in … the ocean water still so warm!
This was around 15 minutes before sunrise … a slow shutter speed required, catching that lovely flow!
Just after this the clouds lit up with a couple of extended neon pink rays!
Stunning sight
Deep in an ancient forest, down Manapouri way, a sun star briefly burst through the dim light, as if honouring these fallen beech trees.
Crown ferns, still, forming a guard of honour.
It’s a humbling experience to stand alone in these ancient forests, amongst giant trees hundreds of years old … only birdsong breaking the quiet.
When I saw these fallen trees, for some reason, my thoughts turned to fallen soldiers.
I felt the need to honour them.
In early August 2022 my son Mitch and I travelled to Karijini National Park in outback Western Australia for a week dedicated to Photography and Hiking in Karijini's amazing gorges. This adventure had been on our mind for a while and we finally had the opportunity to do it!).
What a surprise it was to see this window to a hidden world! A great adventure hiking through Knox Gorge with Mitch, with a couple of tricky sections to navigate - thanks for the assistance and encouragement Mitch!
Just back from a magical Photography Roadtrip to the iconic Flinders Ranges!
Lots of rain, freezing temperatures, even a hail storm.
Just made me more determined to get out explore as much as I could!
The Elder Range - one of the many Heysen-esque views I was fortunate to take in!