Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Camping - Gordon Country and Namadgi

Over the Easter break I flew up to Brissi and went camping with my brother and a few mates. The place we went to is known as Gordon Country, and is traditional bush camping next to a creek. Then, a couple of weeks later my brother and a few friends went camping in Namadgi National Park in the ACT. Again, this was typical bush camping.


Both trips gave me a good chance to take a few pics, and to get out the tripod or High ISOs for some low light shots around the campfire.

f5.6, 1/100, ISO640 

(As the sun was going down over the river, I thought I should at least try to catch a good shot. I think I may have been a little too early, as I couldn't quite seem to get the pic I wanted. I did a bit of playing around with the contrast and colours on this one on the PC, and got this to a point where it is OK)


 f4.5, 30 sec, ISO100

(I quite like this one, a long 30 second exposure at a low ISO with a tripod. The big log moved a bit because the boys on the other side were kicking the fire to throw up the sparks. Still, I think even with the "not completely in focus" log, it's a good effect)


 F6.3, 1/250, ISO100

(I think these prickly bushes look pretty cool, so tried to get a focused shot of one with the kangaroos in the background. It worked, but the shot was taken at pretty much the worst time of the day (midday))


 f3.5, 1/30, ISO2500

(This is was one of the first time's I had taken my camera up to some of the higher ISO settings. I didn't have the tripod with me at this stage, so had to rely on hand-held, but i think the lighting and the great big fire came out really well)





 f4.5, 1/60, ISO 400

(After putting a log on the fire, we looked at one end and noticed a swarm of ants pouring out! This is a bit of a basic "snap")


 f5, 1/60, ISO400

(just a possum)

5 comments:

  1. Namadgi National Park seems like a perfect camping place. That possum looks very cute! I would take it home if I am allowed.

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  5. I love camping in the wilderness as well. It's one of my hobbies to relieve stress and experience a new adventure. I always have my tools and equipment ready for survival. That includes sleeping bag, buck knife, and tent. I also have a bar of chocolate to prevent sugar deprivation.

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