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Bay of Fires: Best Photo Spots

October 2, 2025
Welcome to the next installment of my “Best Tasmanian Photo Spots” series – this time join me as we head to the north east! The Bay of Fires is a fantastic stretch of coast in north east Tasmania. Stretching from the Mt William National Park in the north, down to the Gardens and Binalong Bay....Read More

Tasmania’s Best 5 Photography Locations: Tasman Peninsula

October 1, 2025
Part 3 of my guide to Tasmania’s Best 5 Photography Locations: The Tasman Peninsula, south east of Hobart. Sunrise at the Tessellated Pavement The Tasman Peninsula is approximately an hours drive from Hobart. Upon arriving you will find arguably the most iconic photo locations in the area – the Tessellated Pavements at Eaglehawk Neck. This area...Read More
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Fungi photography event at Corinna

September 30, 2025
After a very successful outing in autumn this year, I am teaming up with the fine folk at Corinna for another fungi photography event in May 2026! I will be offering fungi photography tuition sessions on the tracks around Corinna during a three night stay, arriving May 27. All the bookings etc are available through...Read More

Tasmania Shaped Coronal Hole

September 10, 2025
No its not the latest in schoolyard bully insults, it is a perfectly positioned coronal hole on the sun, slowly spinning into position to (hopefully) spark up some nice displays of the aurora australis in the days ahead. Perfect timing for this weeks Bay of Fires photography workshop too! I’ll be watching this very closely...Read More

Best Photography Locations in the Tarkine

September 9, 2025
Part 2 of my best photography locations in Tasmania series covers Tasmania’s takayna/Tarkine. The word “Tarkine” does for me what few others can – conjures up images of a land wild and remote, as old as time itself yet at the same time new and fresh and waiting to be discovered. To take a few steps off track...Read More
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Circular Polariser Filter in Landscape Photography

September 1, 2025
The circular polariser filter is one of the most useful filters available to landscape photographers. It is surprisingly uncomplicated to use, and provides quite a dramatic effect in your images. The two shots below highlight this difference. When to use a circular polariser filter (CPL) Out of all my accessories, the CPL is the one...Read More
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Busy Bees

August 25, 2025
Spring is well and truly on its way – if the full blossom in my garden and the buzzing of busy bees is any guide! I thought the bees would make a good challenge for my Sony A7RV and its insect detect autofocus and I spent some time putting it to the test this week....Read More
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Photography at Hobart’s kunanyi/Mt Wellington

August 19, 2025
kunanyi/Mt Wellington is the 1270 metre high peak that overlooks Hobart. It is unmissable as you drive into Hobart from any direction. Situated to Hobart’s west, kunanyi/Mt Wellington is a great subject for sunsets. The dark silhouette of the mountain looks great framed by a fiery sunset sky. Photographed from the eastern shore you can also enjoy the...Read More
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Meander Falls

August 18, 2025
Meander Falls is simply a great day out. Listed by Tasmanian National Parks as one of the state’s 60 Great Short Walks it certainly is great although at 5-6 hours return it isn’t strictly a “short” walk. The hike follows the Meander River through beautiful mossy myrtle rainforest. The Meander River itself is cascades and...Read More
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Cradle Mountain Rainforest Walks

July 31, 2025
The most often photographed scenes at Cradle Mountain are the classic “postcard” shots of the mountain and Dove Lake, with perhaps a rock here and/or a boatshed there. The “hidden” beauty at Cradle Mountain, and what makes it such a great place to photograph – in any weather – is the rainforest. What are the...Read More
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