Kangaroos drinking at the Darling River, Menindee

Now that everybody is back at work after Easter, and probably stressing out, here’s a calming video for you.

I took this at what was the most amazing campsite I think I’ve ever stayed at – in the Kinchega National Park on the Darling River at Menindee Lake.

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How to take good photos in outback Australia

i love taking photos in outback Australia, but it can be tricky.

While I think the bright sunlight shows Australian landscapes at thehir best, if you’re not careful it can wash out too much colour, making your landscapes appear faded and dull. Or you can end up with lens flare where it’s not wanted, or blown out highlights.

This can be fixed with photoshop or similar, not everybody has or can use photo editing software. Besides – if you can get it right with the camera there’s less work to do in the editing room afterwards.

Here are my five top tips for taking landscape photos in the strong sunlight outback Australia :

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Back to the Cape

Doc and I are planning another trip to Cape York next year. I’m trying to get him to extend it to 6 months travelling across the top of Australia – through Central Queensland, the Gulf Country, the red Centre, Kimberley, down the Canning, and back via Lake Eyre. Can we do all that in 6 months????

Even if we don’t get the entire trip, I’m pushing for a Morning Glory in Karumba on the gulf.

As a reminder, here’s a video taken during our last trip. This was taken on the way to Cape Melville before we got to the Cape proper. And in case you’re wondering – yes, it was worth all the hassle. Cape Melville is one of those almost perfect places. If it didn’t have crocs, it would be perfect.

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