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Hi All,

It's been a long time, no post...just too busy, unfortunately!

I was recently in Tasmania on a weeks holiday and managed to take over 1600 images. Also lucky to have aquired a Sigma 10-20mm, which I just adore! Tasmania is one of the most beautiful places on this earth I have discovered! Cradle Mountain is simply stunning, and so is Mt Field and Lake Dobson. I can't wait to go back again!

Anyway, as with taking any travel photography, being at a particular place for such a short time, one has to make do with the light/weather that is presented, often photographing in difficult and high contrast situations, unable to 'hang around' for more subtle light. Here is a sample of some of my 'better' images.

Please critique away!

The remaining decent ones can be seen here (lots of images over 6 pages!): http://www.stormygirl.net/tasmania07.htm

Nice ones!

#1 is obviously Cradle Mt, and I know the 4th is the lookout at Mt Wellington.. where are the other two?

Completely agree with Tassie being a beautiful spot. I went for the first time in January, and I will DEFINITELY be back.

Looks like you had great weather when you went to Cradle Mt. We lucked out as well - climbed it, and got burnt to a crisp doing it

I will check out your full gallery later for sure.

Thankyou lospf!

Oops, should have stated where they were! #1, yes Cradle Mountain, #2 , Henty Sand Dunes on the road between Zeehan and Strahan, #3 Lake Dobson in Mt Field National Park, and #4 Mt Wellington, Hobart.

The weather was pretty much perfect the whole time with predominantly blue skies. Would have been nice for a little cloud cover for less contrast in some of the bush/forest/waterfall scenes, but not to worry, made do with what we had

What a wonderful collection of images. That first shot reminds me a lot of Loch Ness. You have really captured the immence beauty of Tassie.

Bob

Thanks Bob!

Tassie is stunning, and I can't wait to go back again, and see all the places I missed out on this time.

Hi Jane, the Lake Dobson one is my favourite. The reflections are really nice.
We keep meaning to go back to Mt Field as it's only 2 hours drive from home. You've given me inspiration to get back up there soon. Maybe with a bit of snow around if the weather cooperates.

Jane, I just finished looking thru your website at the full 6 days of photos. You certainly saw a lot of Tasmania in 6 days. I feel you have captured the essence of Tasmania in your images and I enjoyed reading the commentary. I hope you are going to print a book for yourself to remember this trip - the Memento style. Maybe you could think of having it published - you've certainly got enough great shots and a really interesting commentary. A most enjoyable read/viewing. Congratulations on some great work.

Cheers
John

Thankyou John! We certainly did see a lot of Tassie in a week, should really have done it in 2, but that wasn't possible at the time. No need to print a book, it's published on my web site...that in itself took 4 weeks to do!

I just hope that I will inspire anyone who reads it, takes the time to go and see Tassie - a beautiful and truly remarkable place, and IMO a landscape photographers dream!

i love the clump or grass one. simple, sharp with great composition and perspective.

Love the composition of the first picture jane but i think you could have extracted a little more out of the image with a bit more post processing. I had a play for less than 5 min in photoshop and came up with this:



By the way, you're not married to a golfer are you?

#2 and #4 for me, very strong lines in compositions

#2 is the winner for me. Very nice shot!

Hi All,

Thanks so much for the comments, I really appreciate it!

Man Tripod, my posted image is more representive of what the actual scene was like, although I really like what you have done to it! I would be really interested in how you achieved this, I assume it's a bit more than just adjusting the saturation? I'm still a relative newbie when it comes to Photoshopping!

...and no, not married to a golfer

Second one for me, very nice. I also like the change that Man Tripod has done to your image.

Tassie is a great place, always loved visiting. BTW, congrats on being mentioned/interviewed for an article in Capture magazine. Were there any of your photos in the article?

Cheers,

André

Thanks Radar! No pics in Capture Magazine, just an interveiw over the phone and various emails! At least they put in my web address, last print media interveiw didn't

Cheers!

There are heaps of great ones on your site beautiful work

tassie is a magical place