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7 photo pano stitch (cropped – so probably really 6 photos… but still pretty gigantic!)
Nikon D800 + Nikkor 24-70mm
ISO 100 • f/11 • 1/30sec • 29mm The Cockburn (“koh-bern”) Ranges, East Kimberley.
When I first came to the Kimberley, it was as a teacher, and the Kimberley Catholic schools had a program called “Kimberley Calling” which I liked the sound of… it was nice to think that a place “called” people to it.
After I’d been swimming with friends one day, I heard another story… that once you’ve drunk water from the Fitzroy River (which we all had – we were swimming!), you have the Kimberley in you, and even if you leave, you’ll always come back. And interestingly, one of the most common stories you’ll hear up here is that “I was only going to stay for a week/month/year…. and I’m still here.”
The Kimberley is tough, it’s hot, it’s rugged, it’s isolated, and it doesn’t suffer fools gladly… but it is one of the most special places on Earth.
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beautiful work Mieke :)
Thank you, Karin! It’s such a beautiful part of the world :)
– Mieke Boynton
Wonderful Mieke and love the decription, makes me want to go for a swim and drink some of that water. :o) tony
:) :) :) Thank you, Tony!! You have to dodge the crocodiles in the Fitzroy, but if you’re far enough inland (which we were), they’re all “freshies” (freshwater crocodiles) so they’re not as aggro :)
– Mieke Boynton
Hi Mieke, I love the “balance” of this pano with the two trees. I do wish RB could show panoramas bigger, the small image cannot do them proper justice.
Thank you, Charles! I have already had someone comment (on another website) that this photo is “too symmetrical” so I’m glad you like the symmetry :)
– Mieke Boynton
LOL That is good to know Mieke, great tip, always wanted to swim with crocs, not! tony
Tee hee hee!! Thought you might re-consider… :)
– Mieke Boynton
It certainly calls you back, gorgeous shot, Mieke!
Thanks, Mel! I’m not keen to leave, that’s for sure! :)
– Mieke Boynton
Superb image Mieke, well composed. I camped near here on the Penticost River. Gotta love the Kimberley.
Thanks, Terry! Yes, this is just further on a bit (towards Kununurra/Wyndham) after the Pentecost Crossing. I’ve never camped there, but I can imagine it was wonderful :) We were staying at Home Valley Station – they’ve done it up really well, I think! :)
– Mieke Boynton
Wow Mieke! This is really gorgeous.
Thank you very much, Lynda!! :)
– Mieke Boynton
Superb image Mieke, a very special part of our great country.
Thanks, Chris – and I couldn’t agree more!!
– Mieke Boynton
beautifully composed and an amazing panorama (I wonder what percentage of your walls are filled with your photos… or is it just a case of opening a window??)
Thanks, Bernd!! :) Nah, all these amazing scenes are a little way away from my house :) And I actually have my artwork rather than my photography on the walls!! I used to paint/draw…
:)
– Mieke Boynton
Just fabulous Mieke, really whets the appetite :))
Thanks, Ian!! I have some good news for you… :)
– Mieke Boynton