One cannot write about Fraser Island and not mention the sand. To most people the Fraser Island is instantly associated with the 75km long, pristine beach on the Eastern side of the island. In fact lets not forget Fraser Island is the biggest sand island in the world. However, there is more to the sand than just the beach.
Erosion, and endless layers of varied coloured sand have created spectacular sand formations in many places along the beach. Best known of these are Pinnacles and Cathedrals. The Pinnacles, expose rich textures and shapes resulting from nature’s sculpting elements: wind and water and are truly one of Fraser Islands natural wonders.
Multicoloured cliffs ranging from white to deep brown and endless variety of red, yellow, and orange sands form The Cathedrals, which are located approximately 18 km south of Indian Head. They are easily accessible but you need to be there while the sun is in the Eastern sky for the best photographs. The sand cliffs formed by natural erosion into series of pinnacles and are best viewed in the morning light, which highlights the richness of the sand colour gamut.
Rainbow Gorge is another destination of Fraser Island where you can also find interesting sand formations.
Wroclaw was not exactly on our list of cities to visit. However, due to distances involved we decided to stay there just over night to get some rest. The weather was shocking and the rain was pouring non-stop thus the Wroclaw Gallery has only few photographs. This is quite regrettable as the old town is really charming with multitude of old city houses. Sand Island with no less than 3 cathedrals within 100m of each other is a must see “attraction”. Another such destination is The Racławice Panorama. This 15 by 120m painting will take your breath away both by its sheer scale and the 3d illusion.
I am planing a big holiday next year, so naturally there will be a lot of architectural photography to be done, so I thought I’d visit one of the Sydney cathedrals and try some settings. I did few test shots and was about to leave when I heard this man playing piano. There was this huge empty cathedral, two of us and his music. I took one photo of him with his approval but without interrupting his performance.
Settings… Wait for it: hand held 1/7s at 12mm and iso800 (so I hope you don’t mind bit of grain)
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