A Tasmanian Viewpoint
Photography, thoughts & experiences from a local who loves the place! In 1682, Abel Tasman wrote on discovering Tasmania: “Too … Continue reading A Tasmanian Viewpoint
Rock Shelter
Port Arthur is one of Tasmania’s top tourist attractions. It has a brutal history that dates back just over 200 … Continue reading Rock Shelter
Lightning storm
I watched this storm pass overhead for a while last night before setting up my camera, and missed the best … Continue reading Lightning storm
Rhonda H under sail
I noticed the wooden sailing vessel Rhonda H plying the River Derwent with some rag up in a stiff breeze … Continue reading Rhonda H under sail
Shameless self portraits
If you look through my posts, I’m not big on selfies and don’t take many portraits – or people in … Continue reading Shameless self portraits
Hoppy Roo Year!
Not a Kangaroo, but a local Bennett’s Wallaby. In the last 10 years the population of Bennett’s and Pademelon’s in … Continue reading Hoppy Roo Year!
Kookaburra Christmas
A mix of good weather and some heavy rain fronts this week seems to have brought laughter to the valley … Continue reading Kookaburra Christmas
Proud Dad moment
I don’t normally share personal moments or family here, however on this occasion I just want to say how proud … Continue reading Proud Dad moment
On ya bike ..
On a 1.5 hour ride yesterday with my neighbours on some muddy trails, we climbed 359m and covered a fun … Continue reading On ya bike ..
Fresh wheels on happy trails
After my neighbour/friend Evan bought himself a Polygon 29″ mountain bike a few months ago, I pulled out my antique … Continue reading Fresh wheels on happy trails
Bug eyed
A bug landed on my glasses while gardening, so I grabbed the 60mm Macro and Pixco extension tubes and shot … Continue reading Bug eyed
Echidna encounter
(10 photos) – I had an hour up my sleeve so though I’d go for a bushwalk. Within 20 meters … Continue reading Echidna encounter
Single red rose
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” – William Shakespeare.Roses are quite common, but for me, this … Continue reading Single red rose
Blowing in the wind
A 2 second exposure as the wind blew. Continue reading Blowing in the wind
Monochrome meander
The path ahead isn’t always clear, but that’s what makes life interesting. A network of tracks weave around the hill … Continue reading Monochrome meander
Macro Focusing slider
After some gear browsing a few months ago I took a punt on AliExpress and ordered a cheap $25AU “Foleto … Continue reading Macro Focusing slider
Common Bronzewing
While not an outstanding image, this is the first time I’ve managed to photograph this illusive bird (and identify it … Continue reading Common Bronzewing
Parrot and orchid hunting
(10 photos) – I’m trying to go to bed earlier, which is impacting my late night 2am editing and blogging … Continue reading Parrot and orchid hunting
kunanyi spring flowers
(11 photos) – The Organ Pipe track starts at The Springs on kunanyi – Mt Wellington, some 720m above sea … Continue reading kunanyi spring flowers
60 million years ago …
Telopea truncata, commonly known as the Tasmanian waratah, is a plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Tasmania where it is found on moist acidic soils … Continue reading 60 million years ago …
