Australian Landscape & Nature Photography by Michael Boniwell

Australian Landscape & Nature Photography by Michael Boniwell


The Castle Summit View (East)
Budawangs, Morton National Park, New South Wales, Australia
BACK  

The Castle is a rocky mountain that rises out of the Budawang Range in Morton National Park and offers amazing views if you can manage the gruelling hike. Late one autumn I made my second attempt on this peak, and this time managed to summit. I spent a freezing night out on the top, sleeping rough on some rocks (sans tent or sleeping bag to save weight) so I could capture both sunset and sunrise.

The route begins with a river crossing. Shoes and pants off, I waded over, making a heroic recovery after a wayward boot floated downstream during my hurried preparations. That dealt with, I headed up, and up and up. It is seriously steep, with many sections requiring clambering over obstacles, hauling on tree roots, crawling over and under boulders, and slushing through mud or undergrowth.

This time I avoided the popular tunnel path, opting instead to ascend to the ridge crest and follow the summit track from there. A wise choice I believe, given I was carrying a large pack with heavy camera gear. The technical scrambling to the top then involves solo climbing some exposed boulders using old fixed ropes which proved challenging. Eventually, quite late in the day I managed to top out, and was rewarded with amazing views over a spectacular landscape. Exhausted, I set up for a sunset shoot, and was treated to a grand display of light and colour.

I had dragged six litres of water up the mountain, and was grateful for that now. I ate some tea, and just relaxed. Sitting on the top of the world, all alone in the wilderness, it felt truly magical. Before long the temperature dropped, so I layered up, putting on all my spare clothes and cast about for a flat bit of rock on which to sleep. My pack, with its foam backing, made the ground more comfortable, but I did get up in the night to warm up from time to time.

When the sun rose I was in position at my chosen dawn composition, and managed to capture this image looking east towards the flat topped Byangee Mountain and distant Pigeon House Mountain. The clouds had departed, but a little fog in the valley below added some atmosphere to the morning glow. Feeling renewed and happy, I headed back down the mountain that day, getting to my car in good time. What an amazing experience. One I will not forget.

This image is capable of being enlarged to enormous proportions while retaining fine details.

Michael Boniwell

See More: Morton National Park (7)
Small Framed Prints from "Red Bubble" (Australia)
Solid timber framed prints with your choice of frame colour and mat colour are made by Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Each print, when matted and framed, is three inches larger on all sides than the sizes shown below.

Print Size within Frame Australian Dollars
8" x 11" 20cm x 27cm $172 AUD Order Print
12" x 16" 31cm x 41cm $245 AUD Order Print
16" x 21" 41cm x 54cm $300 AUD Order Print
Large Framed Prints from a Printer Local To You (Australia & Overseas)
For prints up to 40 inches (102cm) you can order using the Print Only option. (The US printer "Smugmug" can also provide frames). Alternatively, for larger prints, or simply for your convenience we can organise a printer and framer local to you. Under these circumstances the photographer requires a single print license fee of $100 AUD, regardless of the product size, whilst your printer is paid separately. Please email for payment details and a list of recommened printers and framers.

Print Size within Frame Order Details
27" x 36" 68cm x 91cm Please Email
michael.boniwell@gmail.com
To order using a local printer & framer.

Photographer's Fee: $100 AUD per print regardless of the print size.
(Your printer is paid separately).
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm
45" x 60" 114cm x 152cm
60" x 80" 152cm x 203cm

Matte Colours

White    Off-White    Black

Canvas Prints from "Red Bubble" (Australia)
Canvas prints are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. All canvas prints are mounted on hardwood for a sturdy frame. They have a water-based clear lacquer applied to them as a UV barrier and to protect the canvas prints from scuffing.

Canvas Print Australian Dollars
8" x 11" 20cm x 27cm $132 AUD Order Print
12" x 16" 31cm x 41cm $172 AUD Order Print
16" x 21" 41cm x 54cm $224 AUD Order Print
20" x 27" 51cm x 68cm $285 AUD Order Print
For Larger Print Sizes Use Smugmug below OR...
27" x 36" 68cm x 91cm Please Email
michael.boniwell@gmail.com
To order using a local printer & framer.

Photographer's Fee: $100 AUD per print regardless of the print size.
(Your printer is paid separately).
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm
45" x 60" 114cm x 152cm
60" x 80" 152cm x 203cm
Canvas Prints from "Smugmug" (America)
Canvas Prints can also be made by an American printing company called "Smugmug". Prices are therefore shown in US dollars. They ship worldwide in 10 to 15 business days (Standard) or 5 to 10 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. SmugMug offer three Canvas Printing options: Stretched, Wrapped or Board. Click Here for a full description of each option. See also: Additional Help with SmugMug orders.

Canvas Wrap: Wrapped around a stretcher frame so the edges are visible on the sides.    Canvas Stretch: Stretched to the edge of a wooden frame and stapled, leaving the full image on front.    Canvas Board: Mounted onto Gator Foamboard, a very rigid and lightweight backing with a white finish.

Canvas Print US Dollars
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $75 US Order Print
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $95 US Order Print
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $100 US Order Print
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $125 US Order Print
24" x 36" 61cm x 91cm $175 US Order Print
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm $200 US Order Print
Poster Prints from "Red Bubble" (Australia & US)
Poster prints on durable 180GSM matte stock are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Poster prints to Australia will ship from their US branch, but postage is minimal, typically $5 AUD or so.

Poster Print Australian Dollars
16" x 22" 42cm x 56cm $25 AUD Order Print
23" x 31" 60cm x 80cm $40 AUD Order Print
33" x 44" 84cm x 112cm $70 AUD Order Print
For even larger sizes try Print Only
Cards from "Red Bubble" (Australia)
Greeting Cards and Postcards are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Cards are printed on Durst Theta, bonded to high quality 200 gsm card for the best internal writing surface. Greeting Cards are also creased and packed with an envelope.

Greeting Cards Australian Dollars
4" x 6" 10cm x 15cm $4.50 AUD Order Print
5" x 7.5" 13cm x 19cm $7.00 AUD Order Print
16 cards = 30% discount


Postcards Australian Dollars
4" x 6" 10cm x 15cm $3.50 AUD Order Print
16 cards = 30% discount
Prints on Glass & Other Materials
For prints directly onto glass, face mounted acrylic, wallpaper, or any other material / size not otherwise available on this website simply email or phone and we'll organise a printer local to you.

Under these ad hoc circumstances the photographer requires a single print license fee of $100 AUD, regardless of the product size, whilst your printer is paid separately.


Above: Photo Printed on Glass for Kitchen Splashback

Prints from "Red Bubble" (Australia & US)
Silver halide prints on archival quality Kodak Endura paper with a lustre finish are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Photographic prints to Australia will ship from their US branch, but postage is minimal, typically $5 AUD or so.

Print Size Australian Dollars
8" x 11" 20cm x 27cm $27 AUD Order Print
12" x 16" 31cm x 41cm $33 AUD Order Print
16" x 21" 41cm x 54cm $70 AUD Order Print
20" x 27" 51cm x 68cm $92 AUD Order Print
For Larger Print Sizes Use Smugmug below OR...
27" x 36" 68cm x 91cm Email michael.boniwell@gmail.com
To order large prints using a local printer.

Photographer's Fee: $100 AUD per print regardless of the print size.
(Your printer is paid separately).
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm
45" x 60" 114cm x 152cm
60" x 80" 152cm x 203cm
Red Bubble's "Art Prints" use thicker 240gsm natural white archival paper with archival ink in set sizes with a generous "white space" around the printed image making them useful for self-framing without the need for a matte.

Art Prints (Paper Size) Australian Dollars
15.7" x 19.7" 40cm x 50cm $80 AUD Order Print
17.7" x 23.6" 45cm x 60cm $100 AUD Order Print
23.6" x 31.5" 60cm x 80cm $132 AUD Order Print
Prints from "Smugmug" (America)
Prints on high quality Kodak Professional Endura paper with a lustre or glossy finish are made by the American printing company "Smugmug", who deliver world-wide in 10 to 15 business days (Standard) or 5 to 10 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. See also: Additional Help with SmugMug orders.

Print Size US Dollars
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $20 US Order Print
10" x 15" 25cm x 38cm $25 US Order Print
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $35 US Order Print
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $55 US Order Print
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $65 US Order Print
24" x 36" 61cm x 91cm $85 US Order Print
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm $100 US Order Print
Metal (Aluminum) Prints from "Red Bubble" (Australia)
Prints on aluminum are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Lightweight, cleanable aluminium is literally infused with the chosen artwork. Available in high gloss or satin.

Metal Print Australian Dollars
12" x 16" 31cm x 41cm $150 AUD Order Print
16" x 21" 41cm x 54cm $250 AUD Order Print
20" x 27" 51cm x 68cm $430 AUD Order Print
24" x 32" 61cm x 81cm $570 AUD Order Print
27" x 35" 68cm x 90cm $710 AUD Order Print
45" x 60" 114cm x 152cm Want a really big print?
We'll organise a local printer.
michael.boniwell@gmail.com
60" x 80" 152cm x 203cm
Metal (Aluminum) Prints from "Smugmug" (America)
Prints on aluminum are made by the American printing company "Smugmug", who deliver world-wide in 10 to 15 business days (Standard) or 5 to 10 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Dyes are infused directly into a specially coated aluminum sheet to create a print with incredible luminescence, detail and durability. Each print has rounded corners for your safety and the surface is waterproof, weatherproof, and ultra scratch-resistant. See: Metal Prints for more details.

Metal Print US Dollars
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $150 US Order Print
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $200 US Order Print
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $250 US Order Print
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $300 US Order Print
24" x 36" 61cm x 91cm $350 US Order Print
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm $400 US Order Print
Frequently Asked Questions
Email: michael.boniwell@gmail.com or Phone: 04 3473 0828

Will the copyright notice appear on my print?
No, the copyright notice will not appear on your print.

What shipping or freight charges apply?
Shipping charges apply with both printers and vary depending on the size of the prints and destination. The freight fee will be shown during your check out process. As a rough estimate, using the Australian printer (Red Bubble), a small print sent to Australia might incur shipping of only $5, while a large framed print might be $20 or more. The US Printer (Smugmug) charges more to ship to Australia, with fees going over $45 US for some larger items.

Can I purchase a commerical use license?
Yes, see Commercial Stock Prices for advertising, editorial and web use.



Decorate your home or office with enormous stunning prints!