Glowing Glen Helen (Limited Edition - Vivid Territory Collection, "Territory Red" Series)
Any sunrise shoot in the bush is always a gamble. With no access to the internet and no knowledge of weather or cloud level, clambering out of my tent at 4:30am is always a bit difficult when there is no guarantee of spectacular light!
Combine that with the cold temperatures of Autumn in Central Australia, and the fact that I had to walk a few hundred metres on a track I wasn’t familiar with in the pitch black (after a recent experience with dingos prowling around me at 4am on a previous morning!).... It was definitely an effort to get this shot!
On arriving at Glen Helen gorge around 45 minutes before sunrise, I played around with different compositions whilst I waited for the sun to come up. I ended up finding my favourite spot with plenty of time! Unfortunately for me, it ended up that I had set the tripod up in the middle of the waterhole of Glen Helen gorge and I was standing in very, very cold water up to my waist. I didn’t want to risk losing my spot, so there I stood… attacked by mosquitos, freezing cold whilst I waited to see if the sun was going to create a show.
As the low light before sunrise began to creep up, I wasn’t feeling optimistic - the cloud was heavy. A brief pink glow and the pretty colour disappeared. Checking my watch, I knew I still had a few minutes before the sun actually peaked over the horizon behind me. I decided to wait…. What was 5 more minutes!? And I am so glad I did. The red glow of the sun appeared for literally about 2 minutes. Time for me to capture a couple of shots where the vibrant red cliffs of the gorge were brilliantly illuminated red - with a perfectly contrasting deep blue backdrop. The light quickly faded to grey… and I went to defrost and eat breakfast, happy that my efforts paid off this time!
Limited to 20 editions as part of the “Vivid Territory” Collection - An Exploration of Colour. A collection of images showcasing the vibrancy of the Northern Territory landscape, released in colour-based series.
Any sunrise shoot in the bush is always a gamble. With no access to the internet and no knowledge of weather or cloud level, clambering out of my tent at 4:30am is always a bit difficult when there is no guarantee of spectacular light!
Combine that with the cold temperatures of Autumn in Central Australia, and the fact that I had to walk a few hundred metres on a track I wasn’t familiar with in the pitch black (after a recent experience with dingos prowling around me at 4am on a previous morning!).... It was definitely an effort to get this shot!
On arriving at Glen Helen gorge around 45 minutes before sunrise, I played around with different compositions whilst I waited for the sun to come up. I ended up finding my favourite spot with plenty of time! Unfortunately for me, it ended up that I had set the tripod up in the middle of the waterhole of Glen Helen gorge and I was standing in very, very cold water up to my waist. I didn’t want to risk losing my spot, so there I stood… attacked by mosquitos, freezing cold whilst I waited to see if the sun was going to create a show.
As the low light before sunrise began to creep up, I wasn’t feeling optimistic - the cloud was heavy. A brief pink glow and the pretty colour disappeared. Checking my watch, I knew I still had a few minutes before the sun actually peaked over the horizon behind me. I decided to wait…. What was 5 more minutes!? And I am so glad I did. The red glow of the sun appeared for literally about 2 minutes. Time for me to capture a couple of shots where the vibrant red cliffs of the gorge were brilliantly illuminated red - with a perfectly contrasting deep blue backdrop. The light quickly faded to grey… and I went to defrost and eat breakfast, happy that my efforts paid off this time!
Limited to 20 editions as part of the “Vivid Territory” Collection - An Exploration of Colour. A collection of images showcasing the vibrancy of the Northern Territory landscape, released in colour-based series.
Any sunrise shoot in the bush is always a gamble. With no access to the internet and no knowledge of weather or cloud level, clambering out of my tent at 4:30am is always a bit difficult when there is no guarantee of spectacular light!
Combine that with the cold temperatures of Autumn in Central Australia, and the fact that I had to walk a few hundred metres on a track I wasn’t familiar with in the pitch black (after a recent experience with dingos prowling around me at 4am on a previous morning!).... It was definitely an effort to get this shot!
On arriving at Glen Helen gorge around 45 minutes before sunrise, I played around with different compositions whilst I waited for the sun to come up. I ended up finding my favourite spot with plenty of time! Unfortunately for me, it ended up that I had set the tripod up in the middle of the waterhole of Glen Helen gorge and I was standing in very, very cold water up to my waist. I didn’t want to risk losing my spot, so there I stood… attacked by mosquitos, freezing cold whilst I waited to see if the sun was going to create a show.
As the low light before sunrise began to creep up, I wasn’t feeling optimistic - the cloud was heavy. A brief pink glow and the pretty colour disappeared. Checking my watch, I knew I still had a few minutes before the sun actually peaked over the horizon behind me. I decided to wait…. What was 5 more minutes!? And I am so glad I did. The red glow of the sun appeared for literally about 2 minutes. Time for me to capture a couple of shots where the vibrant red cliffs of the gorge were brilliantly illuminated red - with a perfectly contrasting deep blue backdrop. The light quickly faded to grey… and I went to defrost and eat breakfast, happy that my efforts paid off this time!
Limited to 20 editions as part of the “Vivid Territory” Collection - An Exploration of Colour. A collection of images showcasing the vibrancy of the Northern Territory landscape, released in colour-based series.
Limited Edition print - only 20 copies available. All are signed and come with a certificate of authenticity.
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