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Luke O'Brien Photography

Luke O'Brien Photography

Photos of Japan: Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima

September 29, 2014
We recently took a break in Japan and spent time traveling to a few of Japan’s cultural treasures. We visited the island of Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, as well as Kyoto and our annual visit to Fukushima. I have many images from this trip to share, starting today with the area around Itsukushima Jinja (Shrine)...Read More

Night Sky Photography Workshop at Cradle Mountain

September 28, 2014
Lightning has struck twice! During last weeks night sky photography workshop at Cradle Mountain the Aurora australis came out to play (admittedly it was a somewhat weak aurora but nevertheless it was there…) The reason I say lightning has struck twice is because in March 2013, during the seven day Tasmanian photography workshop I run...Read More

The Milky Way & Pentax Astrotracer

September 21, 2014
The Milky Way is always a mesmerising subject to view and to photograph and the dark skies of Tasmania are an ideal location to view not just the Milky Way but the neighboring “dwarf” galaxies the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. On a recent clear night (July 3, 2014 to be precise) I ventured out...Read More

Macro Photos from Mt Field and the Styx Valley

September 17, 2014
Macro photos are great in Tasmania at any time of the year with each of the four seasons offering something unique to photograph. In autumn it is the colourful fungi of the forest floor that demand attention and in spring it is the new growth of the ferns or the tiny little flowers, in this...Read More

Raptor Workshop Wrap Up

August 18, 2014
The first ever “Raptor Reflections” Art and Photography Workshop has wrapped up with 8 very excited participants being introduced to some of Tasmania’s endangered raptors. Craig Webb was on hand to give us all a close up encounter with a Grey Goshawk, an Australian Hobby and a Brown Falcon. Other raptors such as Masked Owls...Read More

Tasmanian Raptors

July 31, 2014
I have had the privilege of photographing many Tasmanian raptors over the past few years through my involvement with the Raptor and Wildlife Refuge of Tasmania in southern Tasmania. The Refuge provides a sanctuary for many injured raptors and does a fine job rehabilitating them with the aim of releasing mended birds back to the...Read More

Hobart and Surrounds Photography Workshop

July 30, 2014
The Hobart and Surrounds photography workshop is a half day workshop which covers two of the most visually rewarding aspects of landscape photography. We start the afternoon exploring a couple of waterfalls in the foothills of Mt Wellington only a short drive from central Hobart. During this session you will be encouraged to use manual...Read More

New Tasmanian Postcards

July 21, 2014
My range of Tasmanian postcards is rapidly growing! Over the past few months I have designed a lot of new postcards which are available at wonderful stockists such as Lake St Clair and MONA, and of course directly from my website or Salamanca Market stall. The range now includes many images of Lake St Clair...Read More

The Overland Track & Mt Ossa

July 17, 2014
The Overland Track stretches 65 kilometers from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair traversing the heart of Tasmania’s World Heritage listed wilderness. The walk contains truly magnificent mountain and rainforest scenery, including Tasmania’s tallest peak, Mt Ossa which is 1617 metres high. Pelion Gap is where the junction of the Overland Track and the Mt...Read More

Long Exposure Photography with a 10 Stop ND

July 15, 2014
Long exposure photography is extremely rewarding visually and involves the use of a massive array of filters and accessories. To start experimenting with extremely long exposures the following items should be added to your kit bag: Accessories required for Long Exposure Photography 1: Neutral Density (ND) filters ND filters reduce the amount of light entering...Read More

The Western Explorer in Tasmania’s Tarkine

July 14, 2014
The Western Explorer in Tasmania’s Tarkine links the remote towns of Corinna in the south and Arthur River in the north. The road is in good condition, although unsealed and very remote so great care should be taken when visiting. The road takes you through some wonderful vistas of the Tarkine – including mountain ranges,...Read More
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