Offering a diverse range of subject matter in an ever-changing landscape, Australia’s alpine regions are popular destinations for many landscape photographers. However, due to their remote location, these areas are not ones that many people will ever visit regularly. This makes it difficult for photographers to get a good understanding of the environment and how best to shoot it.
In 2017 my wife and I decided to leave Melbourne and move up to the Victorian High Country, seeking a quieter lifestyle to raise our children. Since arriving, I have been fascinated with the local landscape and the challenges it poses for landscape photography. Having close access to the Alpine National Park, I have spent a considerable amount of time in the landscape both with and without a camera trying to understand all its intricacies and, most importantly, how to capture the essence of the High Country. So, let’s get started.
IN THE FIELD
Loosely described geographically as the mountainous parts of the Australian Alps, the high country covers areas that feature national parks, our highest mountains, REGIONS lakes,
