On the rocks at Bicheno, Tasmania

Bicheno is an attractive, moderate size fishing village. I noticed a busy harbour and it seems fresh fish are readily available. The great beaches around the town are attractive, but I was taken by the exposed granite shelf on the foreshore, and the blowhole. I'm told diving is popular, but looking down into the water from the rocks, there was a thick kelp forest.

I took this picture facing North towards the old Whaler's Lookout on what I believe is called Redhill Point and is taken nearby the blowhole. The locals in the frame were very friendly. This was shot around midday, yet the sun angle was remarkably low as you would expect for Tasmania in mid winter. See Google Maps for more detail.

I thought I might mention it is also worth heading north to the Douglas-Aspley National Park and the beautiful Aspley Gorge. The park hosts wonderful waterfalls, plenty of wildlife and a eucalypt forest. You can also see animals at the East Coast Birdlife and Animal Park and the Sea Life Centre.

There are plenty of things you can do and several tours which you can take around Bicheno. These include fishing charters, boat trips, and the wonderful fairy penguin tours.

Around town are a variety of accommodation places, as well as some pleasant cafes and restaurants.

Some of these notes are from Australian Explorer web site.

'ooroo
Nifty Nev

Diamond Island, Maclean Bay, Tasmania

Hi all. Here is a cool merge of two images of the view to the North and North East across Maclean Bay from Bicheno, Tasmania. I tried to emphasise the cloud effect for mood - these mid winter shots are good for that.

Diamond Island is visible in the mid-ground, left side, and Long Point is the nearest headland. Try this Googlemap link to the exact spot at the Northern end of Gordon Street in Bicheno from where these photos were taken, then zoom out. Try the map with the satellite image turned on in hybrid mode.

Cheers
Nifty Nev

Falmouth to Bicheno, Tasmania

On the road, just North of the small village of Chain of Lagoons, looking South across Piccaninny Point with Cape Lodi and the village of Bicheno in the far distance. Here is the Googlemaps link.

This is a merge and shrink of two images, followed up by a small touch up with a clone brush, and a little unsharpen mask. The traffic on this stretch of the Tasman Hwy was very light. It was easy driving, with a good quality road, and excellent coastal scenery.

Cheers

Nifty Nev

Falmouth, East Coast, Tasmania

It was not a good day for photography - cool and grey, but fortunately little or no wind. I decided to call in to see what Falmouth had to offer when I spotted the place name on my road map as I navigated across to the East Coast from Launceston. You see, Falmouth in Cornwall is more or less the ancestoral home for my family (the Thomas's), hence the interest.

As it turned out, Falmouth is a pretty little coastal village. It seems to be mainly upmarket holiday shacks and attractive retirement homes perched on a litte rise near the mouth of the Henderson Lagoon. (I understand the lagoon was named after an early settler, (1829), Captain John Henderson).

The village of Falmouth is about 202 km south east of Launceston and 242 km north east of Hobart. Try this link for a satellite pic and map with thanks to Googlemaps.com.

There are excellent views along the coast-line. I understand the town's premier attraction is 'the blowhole', however there wouldn't have been much action on the day I visited. The sea was like a mill-pond.

By all accounts the fishing is pretty good. Boats can be launched here to access the lobster and flathead fishing grounds in the area. Local advice should be sought before attempting this because the barway can be hazardous. A beautiful scenic location that I hope to return to one day soon with Dianne.

Cheers
Nifty Nev

Early morning, Constitution Dock, Hobart, Tasmania.

I was out and about first thing the morning this shot was taken, and the near freezing and still morning air made for a bracing start to the day. I was still a bit shattered because I had just arrived in Hobart the evening before, having completed a drive down the East Coast from Launceston.

For this photo, conditions were absolutely crystal clear, and with strong sunlight on the subject, and little scattered light, the image is full of contrast. These strong light photos with full intensity colors seem to reproduce so well. I loved the area around Constitution Dock, and its great heritage. The place must really jump when the Sydney Hobart racing yachts arrive here. I stayed just up the road at the Old Woolstore hotel where the studio apartment accommodation was excellent. Look for the top of Mt Wellington poking up in the distance. I drove up there later. Geez it was cold.

Nifty Nev

My first blog entry - and I'm still wondering who is going to be interested other than me.

Hi,

Just another happy snap and one for the blog. I wish I could get away with the story that I'm only 27 years old, and don't let the hair fool you, but I'm sure you have heard that one before.

Anyhow, WYSIWYG, and my pix is probably going to be a rare thing on the blog 'cause I'm usually on the other side of the camera.

Enjoy life while you can.

Nifty.