Karijini National Park

May 16th, 2010 at 5:08pm

Over the past month I have been lucky enough to visit several of Australia’s most stunning locations. From the deep south of the state of Victoria along the Great Ocean Road and the 12 Apostles, up through Great Otway National Park with its spectacular waterfalls and ancient forests and through the Alpine region of Mt Buffalo, Mt Beauty, Bright and Falls Creek, the state of Victoria has a diversity and beauty second to none.

But my first stop over the past month was none other than my home state, yet a 15 hour drive through to its red center and the spectacular region of Karijini National Park. If you are not sure where Karijini lies it is around 60km’s from Tom Price in a easterly direction, Tom Price being one of Australia’s largest mining areas.

Karijini is like nothing I have ever seen. The landscapes are dry, hot, rough and red, very red. But there lies an unspoiled charm to the area, from its dusty gravel roads to its deep gorges with cool refreshing pools and gum trees that sway in the hot year round climate. it is an unforgiving place but a place I loved to photograph for the first time.

Here is the first of a collection of images I will have from Karijini National Park. Dusk over Weano Goprge

I will in late June release my full series of images from Karijini National Park called

“Karijini The Hidden Treasure Of Western Australia”


Comments

  1. James said May 16th, 2010, 8:19pm:

    Love the colours and the tones.

  2. Darren Tierney said May 17th, 2010, 8:20am:

    Hi Neal

    Karijini looks like it has a raw, untouched feel to it, great image. Look forward to the rest of the release in June. Will there be Victorian pics as well?

    Cheers

    Darren

  3. Rod said May 17th, 2010, 10:05pm:

    Hi Neal,

    like the photo, willbe there in July shooting some pictures myself. Iam returning after 34 years to admire the raw harshness of this untamed land.
    keep up the great shots

    Cheers Rod

  4. M. Fabian said May 18th, 2010, 12:22am:

    Hi Neal,
    I loved this picture. Superb colours and such great landscapre diversity. Good work!

  5. spool said May 18th, 2010, 7:50am:

    Thanks James …

    Thanks Darren … The first image from the Victorian trip will be up later this week with the full series released early July …

    Thanks Rod your going to have a ball up there, just be very careful. Karijini can get some people unstuck and is a dangerous place to shoot, if your not overly careful.

    Thanks Michelle … I am very happy with this image, I should be getting the first 60 inch back today …

  6. Christian said May 23rd, 2010, 11:07am:

    Just want to say what a great blog you got here!
    I’ve been around for quite a lot of time, but finally decided to show my appreciation of your work!

    Thumbs up, and keep it going!

    Cheers
    Christian

  7. Brent said May 25th, 2010, 11:12am:

    Hey Neal
    This is lovely, what a beautiful shot.

    It’s funny how different you and I see the same locations.

    You love the grand vistas and see shots that I never see.

    I love getting down on my stomach in the gorges with a wide lens.

    Totally different styles.

    I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your Karijini images. I’ve only just started with my shots.

    Brent

  8. spool said May 28th, 2010, 9:08am:

    Cheers Christian … glad you have enjoyed the blog thus far …

    Thanks Brent … I think thats why I like your work so much, you see what I don’t and produce something I would like to …

  9. Tony said July 3rd, 2010, 12:09pm:

    Hey mate
    Great site, beautiful photography, and you demonstrate the true landscape photographers spirit.
    Looking forward to many more beautiful images from you
    Cheers

  10. Neal Pritchard said July 4th, 2010, 9:11am:

    Cheers Tony … I must say you have become after learning more about your work a big inspiration to myself … Cheers

  11. Tim Wrate said July 20th, 2010, 9:29am:

    Brilliant work here Neal – the image itself is incredible… Karijini looks somewhat like a landscape photographer’s playground. I just hope I get the chance to check it out one of these days!

  12. Lee Duguid said February 1st, 2011, 5:59pm:

    Hi Neal, great shot, love the textures, reds and amazing detail. Cheers Lee

  13. Neal Pritchard said February 2nd, 2011, 4:26pm:

    Thanks Lee

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