Category Archives: Wilderness Photography

Anvil Rock Lookout and The Grand Canyon 19 – 20 January 2018

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Dave Noble

Earlier in the day, David Hufton and myself had visited Rocky Creek Canyon. We had intended to camp in that area, but a total fire ban meant that we would not be able to cook our dinner on our stoves, … Continue reading →

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Rocky Creek Canyon – 19 January 2018

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant day of canyoning and photography in Rocky Creek Canyon. This trip was with David Hufton. The lighting in the canyon was very similar to that of my previous trip – quite harsh and contrasty. So … Continue reading →

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Crawford Lookout Photo Walk 13 – 14 November 2017

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton was keen on a photo trip to Crawfords Lookout above the junction of the Colo River and Wollemi Creek in Wollemi National Park. He talked me into joining him. We headed up the Putty Road and turned off … Continue reading →

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Vale – Graham Wootton

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Dave Noble

I was recently sad to hear about the passing of a fellow bushwalker – Graham Wootton. In some ways, Graham’s early days in bushwalking paralleled my own. He was a foundation member of my old bushwalking club – The Springwood … Continue reading →

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Canoe Creek – Colo River – Photo Walk 23-24 October 2017

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Dave Noble

David Hufton invited me to join him on a walk to the Colo River via Canoe Creek. It had been a fair few years since my last visit to this area that I was pleased to be able to go … Continue reading →

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Carne Creek Gorge and the Dry Canyon 6 – 8 October 2017

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a very pleasant weekend spent with a group of friends camped at the head of the Dry Canyon in Wollemi National Park close to the Glow Worm Tunnel Road. Digi Dave and myself headed up a day early … Continue reading →

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Vale Les Southwell

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Dave Noble

Les Southwell recently died in the mountains of Victoria doing something he loved. He was 88. He was reportedly a very fit and well equiped bushwalker and cross country skier. I knew Les as a wilderness photographer. His images of … Continue reading →

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Wild Blue Mountains Calendar 2018

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Dave Noble

Ian Brown has produced a stunning calendar of photos taken in the Blue Mountains for his 2018 Wild Blue Mountains Calendar. Copies can be ordered through his website or from selected retails outlets in the Blue Mountains (such as Gleebooks … Continue reading →

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Dr Darks Cave, Houris Kitchen and The Fortress – 26 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

Wendy was keen on a daywalk on the weekend. I had been in the bush close to the Mt Hay Road two days before, which had been nice, and had suggested another walk in that area – this time near … Continue reading →

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Lycon Plateau Walk – 24 August 2017

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Dave Noble

On a recent trip to Butterbox Point near Mt Hay, I had seen what I thought might be a good lookout on the far side of Rocky Points Ravine. It was a rocky outcrop that I thought may provide a … Continue reading →

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