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Luke O'Brien Photography

Luke O'Brien Photography

Yakushima Japan – Shiratani Unsuikyo

July 6, 2012
The second day walk we managed to squeeze in between typhoons on Yakushima was the spectacular ravine called Shiratani Unsuikyo. “Shiratani (白谷)” translates as “White-Valley” and this name is a reference to the whitish granite boulders strewn throughout the valley. “Unsuikyo (雲水峡)” translates as cloud & water gorge – and that part is fairly self explanatory upon...Read More

Yakushima Japan – Arakawa Hiking trail to Jomon Sugi

June 26, 2012
This month I visited a place I have had my eye on for years – Yakushima Island, just south of Kyushu in southern Japan. The interior of the island is a mountainous World Heritage listed area complete with wonderful ancient forests full of cedars, monkeys and deer. The island is accessed by air or sea, and we rode the...Read More

Tasmanian Waterfalls: Nelson Falls

June 13, 2012
Nelson Falls is a perfect spot to break up the long drive through Tasmania’s World Heritage Area on the way to/from Tasmania’s West Coast. The walk is flat, along boardwalk and is no more than 10 minutes each way. The track follows Nelson Creek to a viewing platform right in front of one of the best Tasmanian waterfalls. The creek...Read More

Thank You Hobart – From the Kids of Fukushima

June 5, 2012
Many of you will remember that last November Midori and I staged an exhibition in Hobart to raise funds for survivors of the North East Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis. The response from the people of Hobart was heart warming, and we estimate approximately 1000 people visited the Waterfront Pavillion over the seven days...Read More

Long Exposure Seascape Photography, Freycinet National Park

May 25, 2012
The Jewel in the Crown for seascape photography on Tasmania’s East Coast is Freycinet National Park. The most easily visited locations within the National Park are the Friendly Beaches, Sleepy Bay and Honeymoon Bay. You can drive yourself to within a few minutes of all these locations but Bluestone Bay is only accessible by vehicle...Read More

Fagus on the Tarn Shelf walk, Mt Field

May 17, 2012
My final venture to the autumn colours this year was with Brisbane based photographer, Michael Snedic, together with whom we will be presenting a Tasmanian Experience 7 Day Photography Workshop later in the year. While he was here in early May we ventured off to do the Tarn Shelf walk at Mt Field, where we...Read More

Wedge Tailed Eagle Release, Richmond, May 2012

May 15, 2012
Craig Webb at Tasmania’s Wildlife & Raptor Refuge has done it again – yesterday a magnificent young Wedge Tailed Eagle was set free in Richmond, to the cheers of a group of school kids. This eagle was taken to Craig after receiving a seriously injured wing after being intentionally shot. His recovery with Craig took...Read More

“Autumn Flowers” – Mushrooms & Toadstools Macro Photography

May 13, 2012
Just as the mountains, parks and gardens come alive in the spring and summer with beautiful displays of wildflowers, the forest floor displays a stunning range of colour and intricate macro detail in autumn as myriad small (and some not-so-small!) fungi appear in all sorts of places. I am no expert in the field of fungus-ology so rather...Read More

Exploring Tasmania’s Tarkine: Corinna & the Pieman River

April 17, 2012
There is no doubt that Tasmania’s Tarkine region is one of, if not the best, places to photograph in Tasmania. It is a unique wilderness of rugged coastlines; deep, dark rainforest and beautiful mountain vistas. The small town of Corinna on the banks of the Pieman River is a perfect base for exploring the Tarkine, and...Read More
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