Category Archives: Blue Mountains

Clatterteeth Canyon – 26 January 2018

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Dave Noble

Clatterteeth Canyon, which lies in Du Faurs Creek near Mt Wilson was the first of three canyons I did with Albert over the long weekend. We did these canyons as photographic trips – carrying cameras and tripods with us and … Continue reading →

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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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Sassafras Gully Walk – 17 January 2018

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Dave Noble

I spent a pleasant day up at Springwood – walking down to Sassafras Gully and back. I was looking to see what orchids were out and what birds I could photograph. I did not expect any fungi – as I … Continue reading →

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Claustral Canyon – 14 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant trip down Claustral Canyon with a group of friends – Wendy (who organised the trip), Michael and Colin and his daughter Sam. I did not take any photos on the day, but instead shot some video. … Continue reading →

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Bowens Creek – North Branch Canyon – 8 January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

Bob and Doug were keen for a canyoning trip and had suggested the North Branch of Bowens Creek. I joined them. It had been a while since I have been down this branch from the top. This trip starts at … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon – 7 January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

This was the second canyon I visited with Albert for some canyon photography. A day of extreme heat was forecast and the Grand Canyon at Blackheath seemed like a good place to be in on such a day. As it … Continue reading →

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Rocky Creek Canyon – 6 January 2018

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Dave Noble

The weather forecast for the weekend was for very hot conditions. Albert had suggested a canyoning photographic trip and this seemed like an ideal plan. We decided to visit Rocky Creek Canyon first. We headed to the carpark at Galah … Continue reading →

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Dawn and Dusk at Katoomba 1 – 2 January 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Dave Noble

I had been thinking of heading up to Katoomba for a fair while for some dawn photography of the Three Sisters. On a trip last year to Juliets Balcony, I noted that it seemed to be the only lookout where … Continue reading →

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Yileen Canyon – 23 December 2017

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dave Noble

This was a pleasant outing with a large group of friends on quite a hot day. In the party were Su Li, Brent, Martin, Steffy, James, David W, Col, Sam, Stacey, Murray and myself. We parked on the Bell Road … Continue reading →

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