Luke O'Brien Photography

Granite and Flinders Island coastline, from Mt Killiecrankie

Mt Killiecrankie walk

August 1, 2022

The Mt Killiecrankie walk on Flinders Island is a real beauty, with stunning natural rock formations and brilliant views over the coast. There are a few different ways to tackle this hike, but I started on the road into the Docks. There is a point along the road in where the road deteriorates and there...Read More

Twisted Sister Fungi in the Snow

July 25, 2022

Here are some of the fungi I found along the Twisted Sister track in my snow trip last month. Despite the wintery conditions in early June, there was still quite a lot of fungi to be found. The waterproof overpants were the most important bit of gear for this particular shoot! ...Read More

Fun with snow

July 23, 2022

Along with my jaunt on kunanyi / Mt Wellington a few weeks back I also took a drive along the Gordon River Road to check out some snowy vistas in Tasmania’s south west. I have recently purchased the Pentax 150-450mm and while it is primarily a wildlife/bird long lens I put it to some good...Read More

Tasmanian Short Walks: Snug Falls

July 13, 2022

Waterfalls look their best in winter! Snug Falls is a really great Tasmanian short walk, being a fairly easy 20 minute walk to a very rewarding waterfall. The falls are quitre high, and a great sight with lots of water on them. I have visited these falls multiple times and this time my eye was...Read More

Upcoming Tasmanian Photography Workshops

July 9, 2022

** UPDATE JULY 2022: Brand new tour this September – the “Complete” Tarkine, 6 days based at Corinna and Smithton. Bay of Fires 4 day trip on again in October. Private 3 day tours available on demand all year round ** Contact me with any questions or to book a place. Tarkine – Rainforest and...Read More

Winter Wonderland

July 8, 2022

A couple of weeks ago there was a massive cold snap over Tasmania and kunanyi/Mt Wellington became a stunning winter wonderland backdrop to the city. The road up was closed for many days as clearing went ahead at higher altitudes, but foot access was permitted. Having seen a couple of news stories of people being...Read More

takayna / the Tarkine rainforest Tasmania

Rainforests of takayna

June 28, 2022

“What is my favourite place to photograph in Tasmania” is the one question I always struggle to answer. It sounds cliched I know but there are so many great spots all over Tasmania! I have always been a fan of the beautiful greenery of the Tasmanian rainforest and takayna (the Tarkine) is certainly one area...Read More

Richmond Bridge lit up in red for Dark Mofo

Red Richmond Bridge

June 20, 2022

The historic Richmond Bridge is celebrating Dark Mofo this winter! The beautiful yellow sandstone bridge is a stunning sight in red so it was great to snap a few shots the other day 🙂 I’m not sure how long the red lights will stay on at Richmond but best get out there quick...Read More

Winter at Freycinet – the Milky Way

June 1, 2022

Next month I will be running a special winter light and astro photography workshop at Freycinet and to whet your appetite, here are some shots from a couple of years ago. Don’t let the cold weather put you off – winter is a stunning time to explore Tasmania! Especially for photographers – the days are...Read More

Hobart Waterfront

May 17, 2022

Happy new week everybody! I started the week at the Hobart waterfront this morning where this nice little rainbow shone across the scene and demanded a quick photo or two.

Spring growth on the myrtle beech (N. cunninghamii) trees

Myrtle beech new spring leaves

May 12, 2022

The peak of autumn and just as the deciduous beech leaves are changing might seem an odd time to be bringing up spring growth on the myrtle beech trees but I thought it would be interesting to share a few photos from last spring. The myrtle beech (Nothofagus cunninghamii) is a direct relative of the...Read More

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