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I’m often asked by photographers on where is best to photograph in Tasmania. This is a small list of photographic locations that I’d recommend checking out while in Tasmania. I’m aware that there is many locations missing from this list but that’s because I’m yet to photograph them so will update the list accordingly. Also most of these locations should suit most people as they’re quite accessible and usually only a small walk. There’s also much to do off the beaten track in Tasmania which I will hopefully get to one day.  If you have any questions be sure to drop an email and I’d be happy to help.

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This was taken earlier at Cradle Mountain National Park during winter.  I know it sounds really corny but after days of rain this was just beautiful to walk through,  the smell from the surrounding wet trees was amazing.

I can’t believe the year is almost over.. Here are some of my favourite photos from 2008

To start is two photographs from an abandoned mental hospital with the Canon 10-22. These were taken at the beginning of the year which feels ages ago.

Long exposure during the day with a Hoya R72 (infrared) filter at South Arm, Tasmania

A very wet trip to Sydney in February

A moonlit Coles Bay, Tasmania

Melbourne alleyway with the Canon 10-22

A quiet stream in Cradle Mountain National Park

Passing trucks along an old bridge in Campbell Town, Tasmania

An iconic beach side hut just before Swansea, Tasmania

A very overcast Dove lake at Cradle Mountain National Park

Seascape at Friendly Beaches, Tasmania

Ronnie Ling shooting at Friendly Beaches, Tasmania

Waterscape sunrise shot at Honeymoon Bay in the Freycinet National Park, Tasmania

Road side reflections during winter

Black and white photograph at Ralphs Bay, Tasmania

Afternoon sun in Lindisfarne, Tasmania

This year two of my images were licensed for commercial usage which was exciting

Traffic long exposure in Rose Bay, Tasmania

Seascape at Park Beach, Tasmania

Park Beach on a wild afternoon

I noticed these as I made my way to uni

South Arm, Tasmania on sunset

Probably one of my favourite shots of the year, I love the light over the grass. This one is at South Arm also

Strickland Avenue Falls

Taroona Beach sunrise

Messing around with light trails in an abandoned pool

Winter sunrise at Taroona, Tasmania

A road side cow on a very misty morning in the Huon Valley, Tasmania

Traffic long exposure on the Tasman Bridge

Tunnel long exposure, I like this one.

Cliché peg shot haha

An article and magazine cover for local magazine ‘Scene’ for their special on the Hobart Rivulet.

Bay of Fires, Tasmania on a stormy sunset.

Lindisfarne on sunset

I hope you have enjoyed my photographs from this year, I appreciate your support and wish you a good 2009.

F.13 / 20 seconds

I’ve been meaning to submit this one for some time since I photographed it in July but kept forgetting. This was captured at Cradle Mountain National Park on a short walk to a much larger fall. We arrived late afternoon at around 3pm so it was already starting to get quite dark being the middle of winter which was a real shame, this place was stunning and I probably could of spent hours here just messing around getting my feet wet but were rushed a little.

Photographed with a Canon 350D, Canon 24-70, Tripod

Another from Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. Those familiar of the national park may recognise the bridge as you enter the park and pass a waterfall. This is up a little looking back at the bridge behind the waterfall. I was almost tempted to fiddle with black and white for this image as the sky really is quite dull but I’m attracted to the tones and texture of the foreground rock which would otherwise not be appreciated under a black and white conversion.

Udi at DIYPhotogaphy.net recently mentioned my work on his popular blog which I greatly appreciate It’s definately a big thing for me knowing my work is appreciated by others and is something that inspires me to continue shooting. Click here to view the article discussing why as a photographer we should use manual focus

This was taken on the walk into Pencil Pine Falls, Cradle Mountain. The weather for Dove Lake was terrible with it being completely overcast with no contrast what so ever in the clouds which wasn’t all bad for other styles of shooting. The conditions as we walked into Pencil Pine Falls were quite dark (2-3pm) however the light was so soft and perfect for what we were soon to shoot. We spent hours just taking our time but I really need to get some gumboots or something so I can get more in the action but they would look a little gimpy haha.

Phase One P65 has been previewed at Luminous-Landscape which sounds amazing.. 60MP and incredible handling of noise at super long exposures but let’s not discuss the price tag. Click here to view the preview article

Tourists at Cradle Mountain no way! But really Cradle Mountain is a beautiful place and I can understand how come tourists flock there for a walk around Dove Lake or to get a cliché shot. Amazing place for photographers with the varying weather conditions which you can experience.

It sure is nice living in Tasmania but a bit cold for photographing winter landscapes

This photograph was taken with a Canon 350D, Canon 10-22, Cokin ND Grads and a tripod.

A little iconic no? Cradle Mountain, Tasmania is a wonderful place and I really hope to spend some more time there in the coming years to capture the different weather patterns over Dove Lake.

Apologies about the size as it really doesn’t do Dove Lake justice! Looks fantastic printed on my wall though A little on the cliché side and was captured at Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. The small version bugs me as the horizon looks terribly crooked so I’ll try hunt around for the bigger resolution and try get that up.

Photographed Easter 2007 with a Canon 350D, Canon 10-22 and stitched with PTGui. I really love this place but it’s a little difficult to get your own unique angle..