After returning from this small town in East Arnhem Land, I already miss the welcoming families and the happy-go-lucky kids in the community. I am somewhat glad, however, to be returning to the more structured lifestyle with which I am more familiar. Although my time here was not focussed on photography, as usual I took the camera along in case I spotted any good photo opportunities.
It is currently in the wet season here and thus experiences prolonged periods of cloudy skies and rain. This said, there were a few moments of sunshine between the storms. The buildup to the wet season would likely be the best time of year for photography in these areas. I was reminded to simply work with the conditions you are given. All in all, the trip presented me with a chance to practise using some new ND filters and gave me some things to learn.
Here are a few of my favourite landscape shots from the trip.
It is a pretty flat landscape, so looking for striking imagery was a tough challenge. I quickly decided it was a good idea sticking to the concept of simplicity. This seemed to suit the type of scenery and produced a few shots that I found pleasing. I wanted to really emphasise the subtle tones and colours throughout. The ND filters worked a treat and I was absolutely loving the extra freedoms afforded by their use.
Key Points in Arnhem Land:
1. Plan a way to negate moisture - my gear quickly became damp from the humidity.
2. ND filters are now on my must-have list to allow shooting flexibility.
3. To exploit the spectacular scenery here, shoot it from an aerial perspective.
