July, 2009

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Richea

Monday, July 27th, 2009

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So Saturday’s walk didn’t go to plan. I had in fact set out to find the Disappearing Tarn in the alpine regions of Mount Wellington. From accounts by other people, I got to within 750m of it but due to conditions, and how I was equipped, I turned back.

From a photographic perspective, the day was a complete bust. Walked 4.5 hours, and took less than a dozen images, of which this photo of a Richea Dracophylla was the only one I was happy with. Nine out of the 11 different species of richea are endemic to Tasmania, with the most well known being the Richea Pandanifolia, better known as the Pandani or Giant Grass Tree.

And what of the Disappearing Tarn? Well, true to form it disappeared. Reports from other bushwalkers who made it there that day described it more as an average rockpool rather than the tarn with the ethereal blue water.

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Tags: Fauna, Hobart, Mount Wellington, Plant, Richea Dracophylla, Tasmania, Telephoto

Cascade Brewery – World Wide Photowalk 2009

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

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In the last of my series of images from the Scott Kelby World Wide Photowalk 2009, I have this image of the final destination of our photowalk, the Cascade Brewery.

The sandstone building was built in 1824, making it the oldest brewery in Tasmania. and still operates to this day.

After the photowalk, the group wandered down Macquarie Street and ended up at the Cascade hotel, where we looked at the photos that had been taken, and chatted photography in general.

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Tags: Brewery, Cascade Brewery, Hobart, Photowalk, Tasmania, Wide, World-Wide

Frosty Morning – World Wide Photowalk 2009

Monday, July 20th, 2009

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Even though the walk started mid-morning, wherever the sun had not been able to get into was thick frost and ice. This gave everyone an opportunity to try and capture the crystal-like formations the frost made.

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Tags: Close-up, Green, Hobart, Macro, Photo Walk 2009, Tasmania, World-Wide

Reaching for the Sky – WW Photo Walk 2009

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

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These Poplar Trees have taken on a silver colour during the winter months after shedding their leaves. It will only be a few short weeks before they start shooting new growth. This photo was taken nearly opposite the the Willow in the picture below. A CPF was used to bring the colour out in the sky. In fact, no post-processing has been done at all, save the framing.

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Tags: Hobart, Hobart Rivulet, Landscape, Photo Walk 2009, Sky Poplar, Trees, World-Wide

Linear Park – WW Photowalk 2009

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

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Today was the World Wide Photo Walk. It’s Hobart’s first time being involved, with this being the second year for the event. Led by Nigel Honey, a group of 18 met at the Molle St car park, where the entrace of Linear Park is, and walked from there to the Cascade Brewery along the Hobart Rivulet track.

It proved to be a challenging day for photography as even though were were graced with the first fine weather on a Saturday for many weeks, much of the rivulet was heavily shaded by weeping willows and other large shrubs growing along steep embankments.

There’s a lot to be said for carrying a circular polarising filter. Picture says it all really.

After reaching the Brewery, we walked back along Macquarie St and retired to the Cascade Hotel, where we were served Super Schnitzels (Think a 22cm plate covered entirely by schnitzel) and 600g rib eye steaks.

I think everyone who was there can agree that it was a great day out.

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Tags: CPL, Hobart, Hobart Rivulet, Landscape, Linear Park, Photo Walk 2009, Polariser, Tasmania, Willow Tree

It’s Not Too Late to Join the Photo Walk!

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick last minute reminder to everyone this weekend in the world-wide Photowalk, inspired by Scott Kelby. Hobart has it’s own photowalk planned and there are still plenty of places available for you to join in.

Professional photographer Nigel Honey will be leading the walk, starting from the Bodyworks Carpark in Molle St, for a round trip to the Cascade Brewery and back via the Hobart Rivulet Trail starting. This is set to be a great day out, assuming the weather holds. If you haven’t booked a spot, get in now before its too late

(logo copyright Scott Kelby)

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Tags: Events, Hobart, Nigel Honey, Photowalk, World-Wide

Boats in the Mist

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

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A couple of years ago, a car rally event was regularly held in the southern forests of Tasmania. I was on my way to officiate one of the stages and was driving past Port Huon. It was mid morning and the fog had not lifted from the night, offering up this photo.

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Trial Harbour

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

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Trial Harbour is located on the west coat of Tasmania, and as such is subjected to the full force of the Southern Ocean. As the name suggests, this was once considered a safe haven for visiting ships, though by the photo above I could never understand how.

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Tags: Trial Harbour, Water, Waves