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Fun with snow

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
snug falls tasmania

Tasmanian Short Walks: Snug Falls

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
Snow on kunanyi/Mt Wellington

Winter Wonderland

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

“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

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

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
Rainbow Hobart waterfront

Hobart Waterfront

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

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
Tasmanian Photography Gallery in Richmond

Autumn Exhibition at Richmond Gallery

Our gallery at Richmond Botanicals has undergone a seasonal change, with a brand new autumn exhibition now hanging! Cam and I have selected some of our favourite autumn-themed images, such as the fagus leaves, the tiny and fantastical fungi of the rainforest and avenues of coloured leaves in rural Tasmania.   The exhibition will stay...Read More
Deciduous beech on Hounslow Heath at Cradle Mountain

Fagus at Hounslow Heath

This year prior to my “Festival of Fagus” workshop with the Cradle Mountain Hotel, I spent half a day amongst the fagus on Hounslow Heath. The highlight of the walk was this particularly large fagus tree – encountered very shortly after commenting that you don’t often see many big fagus trees!   The fagus is...Read More
Art for takayna 2022 Hobart Tasmamia

Art for Takayna 2022

EDIT: There will be a closing night event on Saturday night (May 7) with a concert from 6:00pm! Hope to see you there 🙂 Art for takayna 2022 is now open at the Long Gallery in Hobart’s Salamanca Arts Centre. The exhibition runs until May 8 and I have contributed the four images below.  ...Read More
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