Memory of a Tree
Finding this composition was the result of an excursion in the mountains where I shot another subject only a couple of metres away. So I went back before sunrise two days later to capture it. Fortunately, I knew exactly what the sun would do as it came up so I was able to incorporate some dawn light on the trees in the background (while modifying their tone and colour).
The Main Range from Charlotte's Pass
This image was shot at Charlotte's Pass in NSW. The trees in the f/g were light painted prior to sunrise. The blush of colour on the horizon is the famous 'alpenglow'.
Ascent to Mount Stillwell
Here I have blended light painting (the foreground) with direct sunlight ( the background). I had hoped that the sun would strike the ridge on the horizon as it came up and I was lucky to be granted my wish.
Snow Gum Study
This Snow gum is typical of the beauty of this species. I was captivated by its beautiful form and subtle pastel colours.
Limbs of a Warrior
This was a challenging and complex subject to light paint. I should point out that the image has not been 'photoshopped' per se (shock horror!) but is a combination of around six images all individually illuminated with my torch and captured essentially in camera.
Rock Pinnacles - Perisher Valley
The temperature was hovering around zero when I shot this panorama in the Perisher Valley. I positioned the chalet in the background between the rocks intentionally, and was lucky that someone was there and turned the lights on as dusk fell. The image was selected as a finalist in the Bowness Photography Awards at the Monash Gallery of Art in Victoria.
Arcadian Dusk
This is a scene from the high country. I felt that it lent itself to a mono conversion as it is all about shapes textures and mood. I was struck by the harmony between the rocks and trees, complimented by the strong diagonal in the background.
Land of Extremes
Here I have light painted the granite tor in the foreground, but added the dusk light from an earlier exposure to 'fill out' the background. This is made possible by the fact that the camera remains fixed on the tripod throughout the shoot. It takes patience to be a light painter!
