I’m the first to point out that I’m a total hack when it comes to photography. In the 3 or 4 years that I’ve been regularly hiking, I’ve been to some incredibly beautiful places. One would think that I’d have a million incredibly beautiful photos to show for it, but unfortunately this is not the case. However, I do think I’m getting better and what’s even more important to me is the fact that I still absolutely love getting out there and having a go.
I recently read a post over at Cradle Mountain & Tasmania Travel Guide, called 23 Amazing Black & White Images of Tasmania. Once the initial envy and shame wore off, I decided to have a hunt through my photo archives for the 10 best photos I’ve taken on my hiking adventures. Unfortunately, I couldn’t include any that have been published in Great Walks magazine (probably some of the best), but I think I still came up with a decent bunch of photos. Decent for a hack photographer, anyway.
So here they are, in no particular order…
Blind Creek Falls – Mount Buller – Alpine National Park – Victoria
Eastern Viewpoint – Werribee Gorge State Park – Victoria
Do you have any photography tips for me? Do you have some of your own photos to share? Let me know by commenting below.
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I love the Mt Bogong one, I don’t know much about photography but the colours are delightful and it’s the type of scene I’d love to hang on my wall to brighten a dreary day.
Thanks for the comments Holly! Muchly appreciated!
Hey Neil, Great pictures! Will say that the Blind Creek Falls picture is my favorite, love how beautiful it looks. keep up the great work.
Hi Beth,
Thanks so much for the feedback. I think that might be my favourite one, too!
Cheers
Neil
Love the pictures, Neil, especially the one of Blind Creek Falls!
Thanks Geraldine!
Great post Neil,
Some interesting pics there. Keep up the great work.
Frank
Thanks Frank!
Love your photo’s! As we often follow your footsteps, the photo’s are very recognisable and some of them are absolutely stunning. Especially the Blind Creek Falls. Thanks for sharing!
So glad you like the photos Marit (and that you’re using the blog to find hikes)! Thanks for commenting!
There’s some nice photos there. One tip is not to have the point of interest in the centre. The Mount Wills photo would be better with the track shifted.
Thanks Ken!
I do generally go by the rule of thirds but I really liked this one with the track centered. This is why I’m calling them my “favourite” photos, rather than the “best” photos haha
Cheers
Neil
Hi Neil – love the pics – just goes to show how personal and subjective ‘favourites’ can be: I actually like the Mt Willis photo best of all as it draws my eye straight along the track and I wonder what’s at the other end. The sky is gorgeous as well – do you use a polarising filter? J
Thanks Julie! I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes it centered. No polarising filter on that one (I think the perfect sky was just pure luck), but I do use one sometimes.
Cheers
Neil
Rules are made to be broken. The rules of third is great, and keeping it in mind helps take better pictures. But it does not mean it should always be observed – powerful images can be made with centered subjects.
I agree with you Neil, the Mount Wills shot is good as it is. I don’t think putting the track off-center would have improved it – on the contrary, I think it would have been a lot less inviting. Also, you could argue this picture actually partially follows the rule of thirds – look at the trees on either side of the track. They really help lift the picture, as do the clouds. There’s more than enough going on here to avoid the boredom that can come from uninspired “smack bang center” shots.
PS: if I may, I do have photos of my own to share here – http://www.photo.toothbrushnomads.com – hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed yours!
Cheers! No worries about sharing your own photos… That should be encouraged! I’ll take a look as soon as I get a chance. Thanks for commenting.