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Monday, April 12th, 2010Tasmanian Winter Images – Introducing Tasadam
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Wilderness, huge vistas, interesting elements and unspoilt scenery.
Taking a good picture is not hard but getting a fantastic photograph takes talent, time, effort and perseverance.
In this post, we invited Tasadam to share some of his spectacular wilderness photographs that focus on winter in Tasmania. Winter has just arrived in Australia and these shots are part of Tasadam's beautiful portfolio . In the future, as the seasons change, more of Tasadam's work will be featured here.
Water in Three FormsAbout the Artist
My name is Adam and I live in Tasmania, Australia, so I call myself Tasadam.
I have been taking photographs for many years. I started when I was young – I don’t really remember when. I do remember when I was 11 years old, I went on a school camp for 6 days and had a 110 Instamatic film camera. My spending money went on film, and I remember my parents weren’t too impressed when I returned home with all those photographs that needed developing…
I studied Photography as an extra subject at Technical College in 1981 where I first picked up an SLR camera. By this time I had developed an eye for subject and composition detail. The honing of my current skills along with the training in technique I received was excellent and opened me towards a new level.
Winter Cradle PlateauNot long after, I had a few SLR cameras and various lenses of my own and my style and skills flourished.
Beyond film, I introduced myself into the digital photography era and have subsequently upgraded my equipment several times.
I have taken modelling and portraiture photography in the past along with weddings, and though I find them enjoyable (although stressful), I prefer to do my photography in conjunction with another passion – bushwalking.
When my wife and I go bushwalking in Tasmania, we typically carry around 10 kilograms of camera gear – two bodies, two tripods, five lenses, and various accessories – batteries, memory cards, cleaning apparatus and the like.
Winter Summit Mt Ossa
I prefer to portray images as I saw them, rather than overdo the post processing with HDR and over-saturation etc. It takes time to process, adjust levels and sharpness to create the best image possible.
I trust you enjoy the results of my efforts.
Check out Tasadam's art here and enjoy more of his wonderful Tasmanian photographs. You can access his full winter gallery "Cold Tasmania" here.
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Do you know Tasmania? No? then find out!
Friday, May 8th, 2009Would you like to walk in a beautiful rainforest?
Stroll along a deserted ocean beach?
Climb a rugged mountain peak?
Camp beside a hidden tarn?
Ski across a drift of newly fallen snow?
Follow a meandering river through a misty gorge?
Then the Launceston Walking Club could be for you and their 44th Spectacular Wilderness show is definitely worth attending.
(Click on poster to get a full size view)
The show, on late this month, is a great way to see why we all love bushwalking in Tasmania.
The main feature this year will be the official launch, by Senator Bob Brown (one of Our Hiking Blog's national treasures) , of the first two DVD's of the clubs 16mm movie collection. One movie from each DVD will be featured in the show.
We can't make it, but maybe you live in Tasmania or will be visiting Launceston between the 25th and 29th May. Feedback from this spectacular event has always been wonderful so please try and support the Club and enjoy their Multi Media Wilderness Extravaganza!
Ian, from the Launceston Walking Club, is keen to present to show "on the mainland" in (possibly) November and we hope to arrange one in Geelong. Anyone who lives in the southern States and is keen to attend, or discuss with Ian the possibility of a show near you can contact us here by email. and we will forward your email.
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Other Links:
Launceston Walking Club
Bushwalk Tasmania Forum
Hiking Tours