Landscape Katherine Gorge

Katherine Gorge · 05:08 AM

Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory, has to be one of the most beautiful places in Australia. About 4 hours south of Darwin, it was to my mind, the highlight of our trip. Guided tours by barge are operated by the Jawoyn people. This was during the "Dry' season. In the Wet the gorge becomes a raging torrent.

The colours of the rocks and reflections are simply stunning. These were mostly shot with the DA 18-55 AL WR with polariser.

One of the locals

A Johnson River Crocodile locally known as a Freshwater Crocodile or "Freshy" These grow to 2-3 metres in lenght and feed on fish, crustacians, frogs and insects. They are very shy and pose no threat to humans, quite unlike their Saltwater cousins.

tessfully · 07-14-2012, 01:32 PM

Amazing images! I love the scenery, the colours and reflections, and the rock faces really speak to me. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your trip!

Regarding the croc... they pose no threat to humans, so I assume you do swim in the river? Very nice shot and I am glad you explained how shy they are. I appreciate the image even more.

JorgeDeSilva · 07-14-2012, 02:03 PM

Stunning Landscape

**Bruce Clark** · 07-14-2012, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by tessfully

Amazing images! I love the scenery, the colours and reflections, and the rock faces really speak to me. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your trip!

Regarding the croc... they pose no threat to humans, so I assume you do swim in the river? Very nice shot and I am glad you explained how shy they are. I appreciate the image even more.

Thank you for your comments and yes people do swim there. However during the wet season floods, the large and extremely dangerous Estuarine or Saltwater Crocodile, commonly called "Salty" can enter the gorge. These are quickly and humanely trapped and relocated. Until the all clear is given it is an extremely foolish person who enters the water.

**Bruce Clark** · 07-14-2012, 05:20 PM

Originally posted by Mike L

Nice work Bruce, it's a challenging place to get good shots with the shadows falling the way they do.

Did you go to Edith Falls at all? Wonderful spot.

Yes I had to spend a bit of time lightening up some areas. If we had more time there maybe there is an ideal time of day to photograph each section of gorge but on a guided tour I did not have that luxury. We called in briefly at Edith falls and I have a few pictures from there which I can post. It is definitely on my go back to list.

**Bruce Clark** · 07-14-2012, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Bruce

Pulled the colours up nicely on these Bruce. You heading North or South? Are we going to see the Devils Marbles with the sun setting behind them, Or Uluru next?

Hi. We flew into and out of Darwin. The "official" reason for the trip was a family wedding. The Katherine excursion was an overnight trip. No marbles on this trip - sorry. On a previous journey also hasty I must add, My brother and I drove through Katherine from MT Isa. We stopped briefly at the Flynn Memorial at the "Three Ways" but I understand the true Deveils Marbles are further South and we did not go that way.

Mike L · 07-14-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

Yes I had to spend a bit of time lightening up some areas. If we had more time there maybe there is an ideal time of day to photograph each section of gorge but on a guided tour I did not have that luxury. We called in briefly at Edith falls and I have a few pictures from there which I can post. It is definitely on my go back to list.

I imagine you'd have to visit the different parts of the gorge at different times of day to get the best of it which would become a) expensive and b) time consuming.

If you didn't walk up to the upper pools on your visit to Edith Falls it's highly recommended when you go back, it knocks the socks of the lower pool and you can swim up there all year round.

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tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Amazing images! I love the scenery, the colours and reflections, and the rock faces really speak to me. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your trip! Regarding the croc... they pose no threat to humans, so I assume you do swim in the river? Very nice shot and I am glad you explained how shy they are. I appreciate the image even more.

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JorgeDeSilva Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Switzerland \| Portugal Posts: 77	Stunning Landscape

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by tessfully Amazing images! I love the scenery, the colours and reflections, and the rock faces really speak to me. Thank you so much for sharing this part of your trip! Regarding the croc... they pose no threat to humans, so I assume you do swim in the river? Very nice shot and I am glad you explained how shy they are. I appreciate the image even more. Thank you for your comments and yes people do swim there. However during the wet season floods, the large and extremely dangerous Estuarine or Saltwater Crocodile, commonly called "Salty" can enter the gorge. These are quickly and humanely trapped and relocated. Until the all clear is given it is an extremely foolish person who enters the water.

07-14-2012, 05:20 PM	#19
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike L Nice work Bruce, it's a challenging place to get good shots with the shadows falling the way they do. Did you go to Edith Falls at all? Wonderful spot. Yes I had to spend a bit of time lightening up some areas. If we had more time there maybe there is an ideal time of day to photograph each section of gorge but on a guided tour I did not have that luxury. We called in briefly at Edith falls and I have a few pictures from there which I can post. It is definitely on my go back to list.

07-14-2012, 05:26 PM	#20
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bruce Pulled the colours up nicely on these Bruce. You heading North or South? Are we going to see the Devils Marbles with the sun setting behind them, Or Uluru next? Hi. We flew into and out of Darwin. The "official" reason for the trip was a family wedding. The Katherine excursion was an overnight trip. No marbles on this trip - sorry. On a previous journey also hasty I must add, My brother and I drove through Katherine from MT Isa. We stopped briefly at the Flynn Memorial at the "Three Ways" but I understand the true Deveils Marbles are further South and we did not go that way.

07-14-2012, 07:23 PM	#21
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,488	Originally posted by Bruce Clark Yes I had to spend a bit of time lightening up some areas. If we had more time there maybe there is an ideal time of day to photograph each section of gorge but on a guided tour I did not have that luxury. We called in briefly at Edith falls and I have a few pictures from there which I can post. It is definitely on my go back to list. I imagine you'd have to visit the different parts of the gorge at different times of day to get the best of it which would become a) expensive and b) time consuming. If you didn't walk up to the upper pools on your visit to Edith Falls it's highly recommended when you go back, it knocks the socks of the lower pool and you can swim up there all year round.