Australian Landscape & Nature Photography by Michael Boniwell

Australian Landscape & Nature Photography by Michael Boniwell

What's New in June 2025

  LARGE Panoramas - Suitable for enormous prints metres wide.
Tidal River Overlook, Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia
Tidal River Overlook


Valentine Hut, Guthega, Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Valentine Hut, Guthega


Red Rock Gorge, Canberra. ACT, Australia
Red Rock Gorge, Canberra. ACT


  MEDIUM Format - Latest technology. Easily suitable for prints 60 inches and beyond.
Curracurrong Falls, Eagle Rock, Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Curracurrong Falls


Down a Garden Path, Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia
Down a Garden Path


Cooleman Falls, Clarke Gorge, Kosciuszko, New South Wales, Australia
Cooleman Falls, Clarke Gorge


Twelve Apostles from Gibson Steps, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Twelve Apostles from Gibson Steps


Clarke Gorge Dawn, Kosciuszko, New South Wales, Australia
Clarke Gorge Dawn


Curracurrong Falls, Eagle Rock, Royal National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Curracurrong Falls


Photographer's Blog: Thursday, June 5, 2025
NSW Cliffs & Rivers

< Previous Entry
G'day and welcome back to another blog entry. This series of images was captured over the course of a couple of NSW trips, with myself and our young lad, as well as at least one local adventure closer to home. We focused on photographing familiar locations as well as finding some new subjects to point our cameras at. As usual the exact dates were predetermined so it was a question of juggling travel destinations to maximise the weather conditions granted to us.

The biggest challenge was probably doing an overnight hike from Guthega to Valentine Hut in Kosciuszko National Park. A steep 18km walk, we were well and truly tired on the way in, flopping down on the grass beside the hut and gratefully shedding heavy packs. The sunset did not deliver much, but fortunately during the following dawn we had a nice warm sky to match that bright red paint of the cute little dwelling.

We had carried tents, but decided to sleep in the hut to save the hassle of putting them up. It was a very cold night, but a hot meal and warm sleeping bags got us through. The trek back out, being mostly downhill, went quite a bit quicker. Next time I would like to push further into the Jagungal Wilderness, maybe approaching from the opposite direction. Carrying 8.5kgs of camera gear on top of hiking equipment, water and food has got me thinking about lighter alternatives to some items, probably starting with the pack itself. If I come up with a good solution I will be sure to mention it here in the future.

The other new area we explored was Clarke Gorge which is possibly the best short 5km walk in the northern end of Kosciuszko. The path weaves its way alongside and across Cave Creek which is dominated by spectacular 400 million year old limestone cliffs that rise dramatically above. We managed to have some good light at the beautiful Cooleman Falls, but it took several repeated dawns and sunsets to come up with anything of the gorge itself. Compositions were everywhere, but the light was quite elusive despite putting several days into it.

The most fun aspect of this walk is the seven river crossings to negotiate. We settled on using gum boots and keeping our feet warm and dry. This choice of footwear also allowed for standing in the cold river for extended periods whilst waiting for the light. That said, our lad came very close to a boot full of water several times, though he loved every minute of it. My recommended approach for normal walkers would be using an old pair of sneakers and simply ploughing through the water.

We did see one poor chap take an epic fall into the stream. Fortunately that appeared to result in nothing more than wet clothes and an embarrassed expression, but given the slippery rocks it could have been more serious. Lots of families with kids out on this track however, so plenty of people around to assist. Definitely a fun walk.

Further north towards Canberra we did some more hiking, this time into Red Rock Gorge along the Murrumbidgee River. The gorge walk begins in what almost feels like suburbia, but soon transforms into a wild and rugged landscape deeply divided by the impressive rapids and pools of the strongly flowing stream. Our boy and I sat waiting for the sunset at an overlook at appealed. The red cliffs are home to Peregrine Falcons, so we kept an eye out, but unfortunately did not spot one. We did however, witness some wonderful colours in the sky and greatly enjoyed just soaking up the view. A cracker of a walk, well recommended.

Another notable success during this period came from returning to Curracurrong Falls in Royal National Park just south of Sydney. The weather on this evening hike was wild indeed, with wind gusts battering us as we made our way along the sea cliffs. Having been here several times before it did not take long to set up an anchor system so that I could safely approach the drop. The wind rising off the crashing waves was more than enough to push the falls upwards, making them appear to be flowing in two directions simultaneously. At times gravity won, at other moments the fresh water went around for another go before plunging into the sea. This effect generated the kind of dramatic atmosphere that all landscape photographers love.

An exciting scene to witness but a challenge to photograph even with a heavy tripod. Fortunately cameras have come a long way, and I obtained tack sharp images in the last of the golden light. What great experience, and hopefully also a great image.

I have also included a couple of images from much earlier in the year, captured during a local trip here in Victoria. My favourite of those was the shot overlooking Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory, mainly because it turned out so well despite my expectations being quite low. I had been up before the dawn, and put together a composition taking in the entirety of this impressive valley. Normally wind here can be an issue, so I had scrambled up onto some boulders, figuring stationary rocks would make a nice stable foreground. When the sun rose it occurred to me that the valley, amazing as it was, lacked features and my rocks were a little boring.

The dreaded wind was entirely absent. Even the leaves of the trees were not moving. Reacting quickly I relocated to my backup position just as the sun found a gap in some low clouds and streamed light beams into the landscape. This composition was so much more complete, creating a nice balance between close elements, now perfectly still, and the distant hills bathed in that dramatic light.

So that is all I have for you this time. As always I big thankyou to everyone who has purchased a print, it really does help. I hope you are also able to find some soul restoring experiences in our beautiful natural world. Until next time, thanks for reading.

Michael Boniwell




Decorate your home or office with enormous stunning prints!

Landscape Photography Print Prices


 Shipped from America (US $)

Photographic Print Only US Dollars
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $20 US
10" x 15" 25cm x 38cm $25 US
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $35 US
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $55 US
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $65 US
24" x 36" 61cm x 91cm $85 US
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm $100 US
Panoramic Prints US Dollars
8" x 24" 20cm x 61cm $35 US
10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $50 US
12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm $60 US
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm $100 US
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm $160 US
30" x 90" 76cm x 228cm $185 US
Canvas Prints (Standard) US Dollars
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $75 US
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $95 US
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $100 US
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $125 US
24" x 36" 61cm x 91cm $175 US
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm $200 US
Canvas Prints (Panoramic) US Dollars
10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $150 US
12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm $180 US
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm $310 US
Metal/Aluminum Prints US Dollars
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $150 US
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $200 US
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $250 US
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $300 US
24" x 36" 61cm x 91cm $350 US
30" x 40" 76cm x 102cm $400 US
Metal/Aluminum Prints (Panoramic) US Dollars
6" x 18" 15cm x 46cm $125 US
8" x 24" 20cm x 61cm $150 US
10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $200 US
12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm $250 US
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm $400 US
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm $550 US
30" x 90" 76cm x 228cm $1000 US
Shipped from Australia & US (AU $) 

Timber Framed Prints Australian
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $172 AUD
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $245 AUD
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $300 AUD
Photographic Print Only Australian
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $27 AUD
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $33 AUD
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $70 AUD
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $92 AUD
Panoramic Prints Australian
4" x 12" 10cm x 31cm $27 AUD
6" x 18" 15cm x 46cm $33 AUD
8" x 24" 20cm x 61cm $70 AUD
10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $92 AUD
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm Please use
US Printer
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm
30" x 90" 76cm x 228cm
33" x 100" 84cm x 254cm Available
On Request
(Email)
40" x 120" 102cm x 305cm
Canvas Prints (Standard) Australian
8" x 12" 20cm x 31cm $132 AUD
12" x 18" 31cm x 46cm $172 AUD
16" x 24" 41cm x 61cm $224 AUD
20" x 30" 51cm x 76cm $285 AUD
Canvas Prints (Panoramic) Australian
4" x 12" 10cm x 31cm $132 AUD
6" x 18" 15cm x 46cm $172 AUD
8" x 24" 20cm x 61cm $224 AUD
10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $285 AUD
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm Please use
US Printer
33" x 100" 84cm x 254cm Available
On Request
(Email)
40" x 120" 102cm x 305cm
Poster Australian
15" x 23" 39cm x 59cm $25 AUD
22" x 33" 56cm x 84cm $40 AUD
31" x 47" 79cm x 119cm $70 AUD
Postcard Australian
4" x 6" 10cm x 15cm $3 AUD
Greeting Card with Envelope Australian
4" x 6" 10cm x 15cm $4.50 AUD
5" x 7.5" 13cm x 19cm $7.00 AUD

Commercial Stock & Commissioned Photography
All images may be purchased for advertising, editorial and web use. See Stock Prices for details.
Michael is also available for Commissioned Photography assignments within Victoria, Australia.
Email michael.boniwell@gmail.com or Phone: 04 3473 0828.