A return to this famous lookout at Blackheath – this time at sunrise.This was prompted by a fabulous photo my youngest son, Sam took c.2003 using our very first digital camera, a 5 megapixel Canon Powershot (from memory). That image… Read More
Landscapes, Macro, Plants, Waterfall
Mermaids Cave – October 2021
This is a unique glen and half cave most famous for being used as a set in Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (the bit where he visits the kids in the underground dwelling with stilt houses etc). It is accessed by… Read More
Macro, Plants
Spring Flowers – 2021
These are few shots of blooms in out garden. Not a lot of thought in the composition, really just wanted to capture their innate beauty and how they bring to mind God’s creativity and His gift of such things to… Read More
Landscapes, Places, Plants, Waterfall
Clarinda Falls – Oct 2021
Another COVID lockdown bust-out.The October long weekend saw some beautiful weather and I explored a relatively short hike to Clarinda Falls at Faulconbridge.As with any Blue Mountains hikes to water features, it was a downhill run from the road, but… Read More
Landscapes, Lookouts, Sunrise
Eaglehawk Lookout – Sept 2021
Deep into the l-o-n-g 2021 COVID lockdown, I was very keen to bust out for some shooting.In the hope of getting some dramatic sunrise clouds, I headed up to Katoomba and Eaglehawk Lookout on Cliff Drive. This is a super… Read More
Landscapes, Lookouts, Sunset
North’s Lookout – May 2021
This was my first attempt at a sunset shoot.Again, a learning exercise for me.North’s Lookout is a less touristy location for sunsets but is spectacular IF you have a broken cloudy sky. It provides a stunning view into the Megalong… Read More
Landscapes, Lookouts, Sunset
Narrowneck – May 2021
One stunning Sunday morning, I set out to check out some vantage points along Narrowneck in Katoomba.Narrowneck is a skinny plateau extending south from Katoomba (see map below). The eastern side looks out over the Jamison Valley, with Mt Solitary… Read More
Landscapes, Lookouts
Therabulat Lookout – May 2021
This is a lesser known lookout in Katoomba (see map below) and I found it courtesy of the Gary Hayes photography website. It faces south looking straight down Nellies Glen and further to the Jamison Valley. It has a view… Read More
Historic, Places
Hartley Vale – May 2021
A lazy drive through Hartley Vale revealed a couple of photography locations that I hadn’t considered before. On the Great Western Highway, there is Hartley cemetery, and directly opposite is a private property with an impressive. long driveway lined with… Read More
Landscapes, Places
Katoomba-Wentworth Falls – May 2021
Made a foray to a couple of well known lookouts and walking trails around Katoomba and Wentworth Falls on May 11th.Again, I regard this trip as more practice with my camera and lens, rather than a serious attempt to capture… Read More
