Tasmania · Australia · 2023
Tasmania
From the harbour at Hobart to the sea stacks off Bruny Island, the curve of Wineglass Bay and the mist of the western rainforests, this journey follows Tasmania’s coast, forest and wildlife. Thirty photographs of an island where old trees, still water and quiet encounters ask to be looked at slowly.
Hobart Harbour
Colourful fishing boats and waterfront buildings reflect in the calm waters of Hobart Harbour.
Above Hobart
A red jacket stands out against the rocks as low clouds drift above Hobart and its surrounding waterways.
Inside an Ancient Tree
Near Hobart, a hollow trunk frames a traveller and reveals the extraordinary scale of an old tree.
Yellow on Fallen Wood
A bright yellow slime mould, probably Fuligo septica, spreads across decaying wood and moss near Hobart.
Sea Stacks off Bruny Island
Top 2Slender rock towers rise from the sea off Bruny Island beneath a heavy sky.
The Force of the Sea
A breaking wave bursts against the dark cliffs of Bruny Island in a cloud of white spray.
Australian Fur Seals at The Friars
Australian fur seals rest together on the rocks at The Friars, off Bruny Island.
Tasmanian Devil
An open mouth and pink ears give this Tasmanian devil an unmistakable expression.
Short-beaked Echidna
A short-beaked echidna explores the ground, its pale spines catching the light.
Bennett’s Wallaby
A Bennett’s wallaby in Freycinet turns its head against a soft green background.
The Curve of Wineglass Bay
A white crescent of sand curves around the turquoise waters of Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National Park.
Wineglass Bay through the Trees
Twisting trunks frame the clear water and pale sand of Wineglass Bay.
A Taste of the Coast
A seafood platter on a blue table marks a leisurely pause in the journey.
A Wave in the Sunlight
Top 4A wave fans into bright droplets above the rocks, dwarfing the figure beside a solitary boulder.
Noisy Miner among the Flowers
A noisy miner reaches into a red-and-yellow flower spike to feed.
Still Water at Cradle Mountain
Trees and passing clouds reflect in a quiet pool in the Cradle Mountain area.
Beneath a Forest Giant
A walker pauses on a boardwalk beneath a towering tree and its moss-covered roots.
Scarlet Brackets
Vivid red brackets, probably scarlet bracket fungus, stand out against dark wood and green moss.
Yellow Wattlebird
Top 5Long golden wattles and finely streaked feathers distinguish this portrait of a yellow wattlebird.
Cradle Mountain above Dove Lake
Low clouds veil the peaks of Cradle Mountain above the cool waters of Dove Lake.
Falling Water
Streams of white water descend over rugged rock into a dark pool below.
Wombat in the Grass
A wombat rests among grasses and reeds, its thick coat blending with the earthy surroundings.
Rainforest Waterfall
Water threads its way over mossy rock ledges beneath the shelter of the rainforest.
Reflections near Lake St Clair
Clouds and blue sky reflect between reeds and grasses in the landscape surrounding Lake St Clair.
Beside a Giant
A traveller at the foot of an immense tree gives a sense of its towering height.
Reflections on the Gordon River
Top 3Light touches the forest along the Gordon River in western Tasmania, mirrored in the still water below.
Rainforest in the Mist
Top 1Layers of treetops emerge through drifting mist, revealing the quiet depth of the rainforest.
Patterns on the Water
Curving ripples reshape the forest’s reflection beneath a thin veil of mist.
A Sailing Boat in Still Water
A sailing boat and its tall mast are mirrored in still water against a dark forest backdrop.
One Last View
A traveller pauses on a narrow path to look across the valley, a personal closing moment to our Tasmanian journey.