Have You Photographed Uluru?
I am rewarding myself for all my hard studying and working by having a few days at Uluru in early August.
The thing is, I keep getting conflicting advice from people such as…
1) The rock looks stunning all the time in all sorts of light
2) The rock only lights up and looks fantastic for about 10 minutes at sunrise and sunset
3) Don’t take you best camera because it is doomed due to all the dust and grit in the air
4) Take your best camera because you will regret it if you don’t
5) Do a tour to find the best spots (photographically speaking)
6) Take yourself to the rock to find the best spots (photographically speaking)
7) Find a local to show you the best spots (photographically speaking)
So who can lend me some realistic advice on how to structure my time there to best suit my photographic endevours?
DennisK
I would love to have a talk to you about this if you like, what is the best way to get in contact with you?
Jo O'Brien
Give me a buzz at work
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Jo O'Brien
Jun 12
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DennisK
cool, i will try and give you a ring tomorrow, if that’s cool.
take care my friend
DennisK
got numbers if you want to get rid of them
rock
Jo, my advise is not to take advise from anybody re Uluru.
Once you are there you will know what to shoot and when as it is so overwhelming (like your Glimpse image).
I found that I would spend hours at the Rock waiting for the right colours or the rain, within a short time of driving away I would head back as if hypnotised by its majestic beauty.
There are so many sensuous crevices and features on Uluru that you could click all day and be happy with the results.
Ninety nine percent of the people who go there take a shot of Uluru with a big blue sky,
they don’t see the anything else.
Hope you have a great time Jo.
Rock
DennisK
here’s a couple extra ones for you
walking path up the rock
from sunset viewing area
Jo O'Brien
I would love to just wing it but I am limited on time so I’m trying to get some pointers on how best to use that time. Even knowing when there are the fewest people around would be handy information so I can be left alone to do my thing. Thanks for all your advice.
richocam
Hi Jo,
My shot was taken from outside the park from a lookout (mound of dirt) near the township. it was around midnight, half moon, 1600iso, 90sec exposure, wide open iris.
i hope this helps.
regards, scott (richocam)
Neil Boucher
Hi Jo,
This has probably been answered offline, but in my experience, although the rock can have stunning moments at any time, the most likely times for spectacular photos are at dusk and dawn. I found that the rock shows it’s most intense colours at dusk.
Of course these are the times that the public viewing areas are most crowded.
I agree with what others have said about winging it, but if you are limited for time, then Dusk would be my choice if I had to make it. Remember though that there is another wonderful photographic subject in the park which lights up beautifully at dusk also. It’s going to be frustrating for you.
I haven’t tried any tours so can’t comment on that.
If you are able to get to Kings Canyon I can recomend it also while you are out that way.
Hope you have a wonderful trip!
DennisK
how’s your planning going? still want more information?
Jo O'Brien
It’s coming together by the looks of things. I’ve got Kings Canyon, the Olgas and Alice Springs on the itinery now. Looks like it’ll be a bunch of fun.
DennisK
I’ve been trying to call, but no answer, will keep trying
DennisK
Jo,
here’s a couple of pic of the desert oak from around alice springs and the rock area.
desert oak 1
desert oak 2
Another thing to be aware of, flies, there can be 100’s of them. it can be really bad. We carry fly nets to stick over your head. they don’t look flash but keeps them out of your eyes. I think you should be ok, cause it will be so cold, flies don’t like cold.
DennisK
the second one shows the main road to Alice too!
Jo O'Brien
That and I LIKE flies- yeah, you heard right. I love it when they swarm you.
Mosquitoes on the other hand- EVIL
DennisK
good morning.
the flies get into your eyes and mouth.
Very sticky flies.
Ash Simmonds
definitely looks better at sunset. a couple examples of the difference…
late arvo
-> http://gallery.aussieexotics.com/photos/128921305-L-2.jpgsunset
—> http://gallery.aussieexotics.com/photos/128921576-L-2.jpg
—> http://gallery.aussieexotics.com/photos/128921668-L-2.jpgJo O'Brien
Thanks Ash