Large Format Photography Australia

Many thanks for your kind words, Maris.

Thanks Mick. Yes, I was always out and about with a camera. Living in Cann River I was never very far away from something nice to see. My only regret at the time was the camera. a Toyo 810M monorail. It was beautiful in every respect - precision engineering, capable of large movements, and a real jo...

Saddened by the destruction of the recent fires I decided to reprint some of the 8x10 negatives I made when living in Cann River during the 80s. This place to me was the centre of the universe, being close to pristine coast, cool temperate rainforests and only a short drive to the Australian Alps. F...

Very sorry to hear, Walter. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. Keep us posted on your progress. Best wishes.

G'day dear friend, I've thought about replying since you posted this thought. I think it's fair to say that most LF photographers would agree that modern photography with its focus on digital devices and processes is pointless, although there are some who seem to have a foot in each camp, using both...

Amen to that. Wonderful work, Alex.

Interesting image, Maris. I'm puzzled by the plant matter; aquatic grass or needle leaves blown onto the water surface?

Nostalgic for me too. I was just thinking a couple of days ago that I'd be pushing to do Charlotte Pass to Blue Lake and back now. And that's not carrying LF kit. It's nice we have the images and memories to nourish our souls when the flesh becomes too weak. Great place, great image.

An interesting concept and beautifully executed as usual, Maris. I chuckle at the WG-style description... whether serious or in jest, Walter's comments always provoke thought.

Love this, Maris. Great composition and full of interest from foreground to background. Camera couldn't have been very far from the foreground grasses. Lovely.