Heath Carney Photography

Tasmania Day 4 – Coles Bay

Heath — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:04:14 +0000

Not many photos today. I spent the morning at the excellent Museum of Old and New Art (MONA). What a fantastic gallery, and the story behind its creation is fascinating.

Afterwards, I headed for the east coast. Tonight’s base is Coles Bay, and tomorrow I will do some exploring around Freycinet NP before heading up the coat towards the Bay of Fires.

Tasmania Day 3 – Chasing Waterfalls

Heath — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:41:33 +0000

Lots and lots of driving today, interspersed with some visits to waterfalls.

First up, just outside of Strahan, was Hogarth Falls.

Next stop was Nelson Falls, just inside the Franklin-Gordon World Heritage area. I couldn’t get a good shot of the falls here, since they were in bright sun and surrounded by dark forest. So, I turned my attention to the flow through the rocks at the base of the falls.

Afterwards, I called in to Lake St Clair for a quick break…

and was joined by this Black Currawong who wanted to share my lunch.

From there it was on to Mount Field National Park, where I took the short walk to Russell and Horseshoe Falls.

Tasmania Day 2 – Cradle Mountain

Heath — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:20:39 +0000

I hadn’t planned to come to Cradle Mountain, but when I got up this morning, I had an urge. So, that’s where I went, right after a brief stroll amongst the pebbles on the beach at Mersey Bluff in Devonport.

Last time I was at Cradle Mountain was in 2003, when Kylie and I walked the Overland Track. This is the Ronny’s Creek Boardwalk, one of the start options for the track, and the one that we took in 2003. Although today I was only going as far as Crater Lake, as soon as I stepped out, I had a hankering to do the whole walk again. One day.

Heading up the mountain to Crater Falls, I soon realised that I’m going to have to get a hell of a lot fitter before I do it though.

The water in Crater Lake is ridiculously clear.

The Crater Lake Boatshed

Dove Lake, with Cradle Mountain in the background.

Leaving Cradle Mountain and heading towards tonight’s destination Strahan, I came across an echidna on the road. By the time I stopped the van and got the right camera and lens, it had scampered into the bushes and curled itself up. It had no intention of leaving until I did, so I took the opportunity for a close up of its spines.

Just north of Strahan are the Henty Dunes, a vast expanse of high sand dunes extending several kilometers inland from the coast. Here are a few square centimeters of them.

Tasmania Day 1 – Launceston & Tamar Wetlands

Heath — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:18:57 +0000

I arrived in Launceston at around 1pm, and after sorting out van hire, food, and a few forgotten items, I headed to Launceston City Park to view the macaques. Nobody has ever been able to explain to me why there are macaques in a Tasmanian park, but let’s just go with it, huh?

Afterwards, I headed north to the Tamar Island Wetlands, home to swans, pelicans, heaps of other wetland birds, and at least one pademelon.

Straight To You – Triple J’s Nick Cave Tribute

Heath — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:30:25 +0000

Sunday night in Brisbane was the final night of Triple J’s Nick Cave tribute show, Straight To You. Featuring artists such as Bertie Blackman, Muscles, Kram, Johnny from Children Collide, Alex from Sparkadia and Lanie Lane, it was a brilliant show. I went along and took some shots for The AU Review.

Jockeys

Heath — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 11:24:20 +0000

This weekend, I did some social shooting at the races for Everguide. Took some time out to take some shots of tiny humans on large animals.

Kylie

Heath — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:12:20 +0000

Vixen

Heath — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 07:39:41 +0000

For something completely different, I photographed a burlesque show for Everguide last night.

Things are about to take a turn for the NSFW.

Valley Scene

Heath — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:40:09 +0000

Last night, in Brunswick St Mall in Fortitude Valley

Stacey and Ben

Heath — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:54:57 +0000

I was lucky enough to shoot the wedding of my brother Ben and new sister-in-law Stacey last weekend. The ceremony was held in the Green Cathedral, on the shores of Wallis Lake in New South Wales, with photos taken there and at nearby Boomerang Beach.