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Gill Moon Photography's avatar

A really enjoyable read James. I am so admiring of the amount of time and effort you put into exploring and getting to know the terrain you photograph and this shows in the images you make. You say they aren't portfolio shots but I think they are stunning and I particularly like the soft subtle tones that you are able to produce. Great work. 🙂

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James Hider's avatar

Thank you Gill - it is hard work exploring off-track but it is incredibly rewarding to get to connect with an area. In the right conditions, there are some great images to be made here - looking forward to winter!

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Erik Hogan's avatar

I really enjoyed reading about your approach to exploration. Are you tracking your location with GPS while you're out? I use GAIA on my phone for mapping and it tracks my position even without cell signal or with the phone in airplane mode to save battery.

These waterfall photos are very interesting to me, but I especially like the photo of the path in the eucalyptus forest!

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James Hider's avatar

Thanks Erik. I use the AllTrails to download maps onto my phone, which I use on daytrips (and airplane mode to save batteries). But I tend not to use GPS on my phone on multi-day trips due to limits on power (unless I have tricky navigating or I am returning in the dark and cannot afford to not find my camp!)

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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

It’s always so exciting to explore new terrain! Lovely photographs James

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James Hider's avatar

Thanks Shital - and there are so many places still to explore!

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Randy Herring's avatar

Thank you for sharing this delightful story and captivating photos.

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James Hider's avatar

A pleasure Randy - glad you enjoyed.

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Sheryl White's avatar

I feel the same way...sure would love to make it there sometime

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Sheryl White's avatar

Amazing photos and wonderful journey!

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James Hider's avatar

Thank you Sheryl - nothing better than exploring an area with a camera!

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