Sunburst over Mt Feathertop and the Niggerheads
In July 2007 I did my first ever snow shoe walk from Falls Creek out past Pretty Valley to Tawonga Huts and the Niggerheads then over Mt Fainter and down to Bogong Village. The downhills aren’t as fun as my crossies but the uphill and flats are a dream much easier manoeuvrability for photography too. Great trip had some good weather (the following day was a whiteout). Love the way f22 on my fisheye lens creates this sunburst effect, doesn’t work very well with a dark foreground but with this highly reflective snow it’s a winner.
Just after I completed this trip I got a phone call from someone who had heard about an exhibition I did earlier in the year and who had specifically wanted a picture of the Victorian Alps, they ended up buying a 12”x30” framed print of this one.
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Sunburst over Mt Feathertop and the Niggerheads belongs to the following groups:
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Kurt Tutschek
beautiful view!
Frank Legault
Gorgeous landscape!!!
Tim Denny
Super great shot, you must have shot with a small aperature to get the star affect or did you use a star filter?
Robert Mullner
Awesome scene Trav…brilliant shot.
Jocelyn Hyers
Beautiful capture …
David Iori
Gorgeous Panorama Travis
camera3438
Now that is sensational….........10 out of 10 for this one Travis
Claire Armistead
This is amazing! Absolutely stunning x
Geoff Coleman...
Oh yes the sunburst really completes this majestic shot – what a panorama and a fantastic trek too by the sound of it.
WesternDreamer
That lens did give you a wonderful sunburst effect… what a beautiful view, and that snow shoeing sounds like great fun too, as I enjoy cross country skiing myself also!!
dinghysailor1
stunning work!
shaytay
Gorgeous!:)
Christopher E...
beautiful panorama..wow!! love that sunburst also, excellent exposure
DawsonImages
Beautiful crisp winter scene
Taylor Jury
This scene is so clear. I would really love to be in a place like that. Perfect shot!
Taylor
Hiroko
beautiful capture
Jeff Burns
wonderfully done
Jeremy Harrington
this is gorgeous.. ahh i cant wait to go to the snow this year, i love it so much and you have captured it perfectly.. well done
Charl045
How beautiful!! Well taken photo
Roslyn Slater
Stunning work. I adore the star effect.
PigleT
Beautiful blue sky :)
John Barratt
Fantastic shot, a view of Mt.Feathertop I’ve never seen before.
Dave Aarons
Stunning shot, love it
funkyfacestudio
Very stunning !
Kenny Gulley Jr.
no sun spots…nice!
kevsphotos2008
this is wow, fantastic…............
Mary Lake
Love this!!! :-)
Dutton
Gorgeous.
Robxavier
This shot is absolutely amazing thanks for taking us with you Travis
Rosalie Dale IPA
Our diverse country – a really majestic shot. Well done.
Stephen Ryan
What an amazing shot.
LocoCow
Awesome starburst
Rhonda Fulks
Lovely view!
Chris Clark
stunning panoramic landscape and the fish eye works wonders
igotmeacanon
crisp
hollys1wedding
that is beautiful congratulations
Gene Praag
I love the sunburst….amazing capture!
Hoffard
Gorgeouse!!! Another favorite!
DawsonImages
Gorgeous mountaintop image
Rany Lutz
Beautiful capture!!
Michael Rowley...
that is a beautiful shot well done
qarrie
Wow, I agree that is an amazing effect on the sun. I love it.
peterhoenderdos
That title is not political correct is it.
Great picture love the sun in this
Travis Easton replied
Couldn’t agree more, it was certainly named in a different era, back in the 1850’s by the two original stockmen who visited the area.
Mui-Ling Teh
Wow nice sun; a big snowflake is gonna crash into the mountains…
Travis Easton replied
I think if that snowflake did crash into the mountains it might melt all the snow. Thanks for dropping by.
AthenaBlanco
Beautiful view, I love the snow!
rossandcher
Simply the best!
Daniel Bowen
beautiful image, well done
Melissa Ellison
Great shot! I love the sun.
Steve Sass
Great stuff Travis! Very nice
aroha
this is beautiful, i love the sunburst, it looks like a big star (which i guess it is, but you know what i mean!)
Jacqueline Bar...
wow! this is amazing!
Peter Marin
How in hell did I miss this one, it’s spectacular.
I love your winter series.
John Shortt-Smith
Nice one Travis – very special part of the world
Gary L. Suddath
stunning winter scenic….great job shooting into the sun
Laurette Ruys
great shot! i love how my fisheye does that to the sun too :) the snow is magical.
Cora Wandel
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Joanne Bradley
This is just one gorgeous composition of breathtaking scenery! Love the star effect on the sun! Congrats on ImageWriting feature!
Travis Easton replied
Thanks Joanne it was an amazing trip.
Karen Checca
Stunning! Congrats on well-deserved feature! :) Karen
Garth Smith
Great shot Travis
dubliner
beautiful scene
linifer
stunning capture!
Pamela B
exceptional work!
OldBirch
This is spectacular!