National Parks

Fruit Bat Falls captured in the remote Australian location of Cape York, QLD, this is an early evening shot, also my third attempt which finally resulted in the right light. It is a challenging composition as walking across slippery rocks carrying my camera could have ended badly. 

 Captured at Wanggalooba Creek, on Fraser Island, this crystal clear fresh water creek was something I have never seen before. Just a short 20min walk from our Central Station Campground led us along the creek and down to many magical sections of the creek.

The sand is white on the creek bed, and with just a few inches of water flowing over the top it looks dry, until you see the glistening water surface. I ducked down the creek banks and made my way down the creek, scoping out compositions on the way, before I found this fallen tree across the creek bed. I quickly got really low down the the creeks surface to capture this unique composition.

Watch my capture video here - https://youtu.be/03p82ufYI8Q 

After a hard day trekking the Gibb River Road, a 30 minute walk brings you down to the magical Bell Gorge. We waited around until after sunset to get the even lighting I needed for this image. I trekked around the side of the gorge, across quite a few dodgy footholds before coming to this small outcropping that I thought would suit. 

Intense colours characterize this amazing spot. Taken in the late afternoon, with sunlight bouncing down the gorge sides, this is some of the coldest water you will find in Australia, instantly numbing the body. I really love the structure of the rocks here as they reflect into the pool.

Taken at the World Heritage Listed Cape Tribulation, in the Daintree Rainforest this artwork captures exactly what the area is known for, where the Rainforest meets the Reef. Taken by drone this artwork gives you the perfect birds eye view of this perfect part of Australia. 

World famous, Eli Creek is known everywhere as an amazing place to relax and float down the creek, enjoying the peaceful natural environment.

On my second time down the creek I had my camera and tripod with me, and an idea for a composition that would showcase it's beauty. I loved the light blue water and the paperbark trees hanging over the creek as it flows down onto the beach year round.

Watch my capture video here - https://youtu.be/03p82ufYI8Q 

Peeking around the corner at Russell Falls from this small sheltered spot, you can see the majesty of the falls and the lushness of the cool rainforest climate. 

 A storm rolls in to Lake St Clair, as seen from the shoreline. About a minute before taking this photo, I had to dodge a Tiger Snake in the rocks on the lakes edge. 

A smallish waterfall in the Otways, Cape Range National Park, this waterfall is a 2km hike down into a rainforested gully, with a VERY slippery crossing past the rocks and the stream, perilously trying not to fall in! 

The most magical spot in Tasmania. A short hike through a wet cool climate rainforest, with rain misting constantly, led me to the most gorgeous, Nelson Falls. There were so many photo spots along the walk, however the photo I have decided to release is of the falls themselves. I climbed down under the viewing platform on the slippery moss covered rocks to get the exact perspective I wanted, and, while sheltering the lens from the windblown spray and the light misting rain, captured this image. 

Deep in the Tarkine in the North West wilderness of Tasmania lies this nondescript sinkhole. Formed tens of thousands of years ago, the water is deep and very very dark. 

 Up high above Dove Lake, near Marion's lookout, this small alpine pool reflects Cradle Mountain in all it's glory. We didn't make the hike up to the top this time, but there is always another day....

A long exposure smooths the water, as the sun sets over the Tessellated Pavement at Eagle Hawk Neck on the Tasman Peninsula. 

 A steep walk up a formed path leads you past Russell Falls below, and up to Horseshoe falls, in Mt Field National Park, in Tasmania's south.  This place is ever changing, as trees fall over and make new obstacles to the flow. 

 We reached the top of Wineglass Bay, hoping for an amazing sunset, and as we climbed over the peak and and saw the amazing view, the clouds and rain started rolling across the bay from the far side.  I scoped out the shot composition I wanted, packed the camera away in it's bag, and we settled into our raincoats jackets and umbrellas to wait out the storm and see if something unique could happen. After 20 minutes, we got a break in the clouds and the sunset poked through, allowing me this unique and interesting image, far from the normal blue waters of Wineglass Bay. 

Seaweed blooms on the rocks at the Bay of Fires at low tide, while the soft waves run over the rock. 

Early afternoon on a warm day at the Bay of Fires, and this gorgeous scene plays out in front of my lens. The bright blue waters lap at the white sand in this picturesque bay. 

 A calm sunset at the Bay of Fires, as the blue water contrasts the bright orange lichen of the rocks, that give this area it's name. 

 What a stunning location this is. As you arrive, you park up on the hilltop, and wander down a set of steps, with the magical pool unveiling itself before you. Best seen on a warm summers day, bring your swimmers! Summer is absolutely the mood for this image. 

 What a stunning location this is. As you arrive, you park up on the hilltop, and wander down a set of steps, with the magical pool unveiling itself before you. Best seen on a warm summers day, bring your swimmers! Summer is absolutely the mood for this image. 

 Historians aren't sure where the name Misery Beach came from, most suspect it was due to the whaling industry of the area. The beach is in a secluded spot near Albany, WA and has won the best beach in Australia award recently. The white sand, blue water and idyllic waters lapping at the beach mean the award is well deserved. 

The Elephant Rocks, located near Denmark in Western Australia, are a breath-taking sight during the day. This photo captures a cluster of large, smooth granite rocks that rise out of the ground, resembling the shape of elephants. The rocks are surrounded by lush green vegetation, providing a stark contrast against the natural grey colour of the granite. The sunlight is shining down, illuminating the surface of the rocks and casting shadows that accentuate the unique shapes and textures. The Elephant Rocks are a popular destination for hikers and photographers alike, as the unique geological formation and natural beauty of the area make for a memorable experience. The surrounding area is also rich in history and culture, with many local Indigenous stories and legends surrounding them.

A very different view to that normally seen, I wasn't happy with the compositions I could see on the 'normal' side of the falls, so a slippery scramble across and my vision was fulfilled, the soft water flowing down the terraces of Fortescue Falls. 

 At the bottom of Dales Gorge in Karijini National Park lies Fortescue Falls, reached by a slog up the canyon, or a walk down the nice new stairs, followed by some rock scrambling to get to the base. 

It was a hard days driving to finally reach Hammersley Gorge, in the Karijini National Park. After a relatively easy walk down to the bottom of the gorge, the trek over to the spa pool was treacherous and sketchy. We waited until the sun had left the sky for this image. 

Icy cold, feet numb, tripod extended. Standing in the freezing water in Handrail Pool, I loved this composition as the fingers of rock under the water stretch into the next gorge.

 One of the intense slot canyons of Weano Gorge. After swimming through Icy water after Handrail Pool, this amazing formation sits, before turning the corner to a whole new vista.

The water slips down these hard iron rock terraces, flowing down off the Karijini Plateau. Sunset lights up the walls of the gorge and reflects into the flow.   

 Fern Pool is one of those magical places that just sings to you. At the end of Dales Gorge in Karijini, and recently refurbished, this excellent swimming spot has warmish water coming over the falls, keeping the whole pool at a nice temperature. This image was taken just before Sunset, after we had had an amazing swim. 

 In the epic Karijini National Park gorges, Kermits pool stands above as a small oasis of beautiful colour, surrounded by the intense lines and rock formations of the surrounding gorge. 

After a long day exploring Litchfield National Park, we jumped into Bulley Rockholes for a relaxing hour. As we were leaving we chanced past this lower pool. After about 10 minutes I managed to get this image, without any people in it! 

This sacred Rock Art site is best viewed from the Nawurlandja Rock. A short but steep 800m walk brings you to the top of the rock, where you get 180 degree views of the Kakadu cliff line, including Nourlangie. 

In remote Western Australia, near the westernmost point of the Mainland, sits Francois Peron National Park. It's iconic Red dirt, white sand and turquoise waters mean it is a stunning photography destination. 

Such a special place, the sacred art site of Ubirr within Kakadu National Park. Overlooking the floodplains, filled with buffalo. We took a picnic up here and sat and watched the sunset with all the other tourists. I was up here early to nab a good spot, however my preferred framing ended up having about 10 people jump in front of me! 

Luckily after sunset, everyone left, we were the only ones left on the rock with the ranger. The sunset kept going and going, long after it should have finished, letting me capture these beautiful sun rays. 

Before Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park was as insanely popular as it is today, we spent a few nights camping in the 4WD campground, next to the falls. It allowed me plenty of time and opportunity to capture this incredible natural pool, surrounded by the high red cliffs glowing in the afternoon sun. We were the only ones here. 

Before Florence Falls was as insanely popular as it is today, we spent a few nights camping in the 4WD campground, next to the falls. It allowed me plenty of time and opportunity to capture this incredible natural pool, surrounded by the high red cliffs glowing in the afternoon sun. We were the only ones here. 

Uluru Sunset, captured after 4 attempts to get a good sunset!

This is my 2nd visit to Devils Marbles (Karlu Karlu) and luckily this time I wasn't on a time schedule and could spend the night camping and exploring this amazing area. I went out mid afternoon after it had cooled a little to scout for my composition. I had something in mind in all 4 directions as I wasn't sure what the clouds were going to do. Once I was a little more decided and just before the start of sunset I jumped on my electric unicycle, Amanda on the mountain bike and we hit the track to this particular section.  

A long awaited trip to Ormiston Gorge turned into 2 nights camping and all day swimming, kayaking and floating around the gorge. I couldn't have asked for better light or water levels to capture this one. 

Emmagen Creek, a crystal clear creek which was the deepest water crossing on the Bloomfield Track, Cape York, captured my eye. 

We stumbled across this gorgeous river while exploring the Bloomfield Track, in the Daintree Rainforest. We originally stopped due to the stunning bridge to cross it, but I found this beautiful capture instead. 

What a way to end our day along the Bloomfield Track. This is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Cooktown Region, Cape York, QLD. Just a short rock hopping walk leads you to this huge waterfall, but you cannot swim here, one word, Crocodiles!