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Cradle Mountain sunrise and sunset photos

Whether I am doing photography tuition or “regular” tour guiding with Leatherwood Tasmania Tours the place I come to the most is Cradle Mountain. All of my Cradle Mountain photography tours and workshops include sunrise and sunset photos at Dove Lake whereas other tour groups visit the lake at more conventional hours. Last week I...Read More

New Landscape Photos in my Online Gallery

I have added a few more Tasmanian landscape photos to my online gallery lately so make sure you have a look! My online gallery can be viewed at any time by clicking on “Tasmanian Photography” in the menu above. The link will take you to the “index” page where there is information on sizes and...Read More

Space Weather and Predicting the Aurora

This week the space weather forecast was incredibly certain regarding a very strong display of the aurora, not just here in Tasmania but most likely in the southern states of mainland Australia too. A LOT of people got out to witness the spectacle only to see… well, very little at all. Aurora Jan 9 2014...Read More

Photography Tours, Tuition & Workshops Tasmania

I run a number of Tasmanian photography tours, workshops and personalised DSLR camera tuition sessions. From one on one tuition discussing any particular aspect of your camera or photography to small group fully guided and all inclusive tours and workshops. Photography Tours & Workshops My workshops are designed to show you the best Tasmania has...Read More

Gustav Weindorfer Ceremony, Cradle Mountain

Every year on January 1, there is a memorial ceremony for Gustav Weindorfer at the Waldheim Chalet near Ronney Creek at Cradle Mountain. Weindorfer is the man whose vision and passion for this magnificent area resulted in the creation of the reserve way back in 1922. He, together  with his wife Kate built the original...Read More

Styx Valley Tasmania

The tall eucalypt forests and dark green rainforests of the Styx Valley Tasmania are a unique experience. The Styx really is an area that captures the imagination with trees pushing past 90 metres in height and the pure green of the rainforest an instant source of refreshment. Visiting the Styx Valley Tasmania The Styx Valley...Read More

Sleepy Bay, Freycinet National Park

Sleepy Bay is located only a short drive from the Freycinet National Park visitor centre. Following the signs to the Cape Tourville lighthouse, you will come across a small car park a few minutes after turning off the main road that leads to the Wineglass Bay track car park. The track is well maintained and...Read More

New Book! The Aurora Chasers Handbook

EDIT Feb 2023: The second edition of this book is now available. Click here for updated information. This page will remain as an archive of the first edition. There is a brand new book, “The Aurora Chasers Handbook” which is out now, just in time for Christmas all about Tasmania’s magnificent southern lights, the Aurora...Read More

The White Wallaby of Bruny Island

There is a special star attraction on Bruny Island – sounding a bit like a character from a Lord of the Rings movie, the “White Wallaby of Adventure Bay” kept us intrepid explorers enthralled on a recent two day photography workshop on the island. It was interesting to see that the white wallaby has a...Read More
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