South Australia in Images
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South Australia is a great state. It's my home state. It's where I was born, have grown up and raised a family of my own in. I truly love where I live and I get out and see it as often as I can.
It's Australia's 4th largest state and is made up of nearly a million square kilometres. 4800 of those kms is coastline and much of it is desert arid lands.
SA attracts approximately 350,000 visitors each year and, according to recent statistics, those that visit are staying longer. It means that they love what they're seeing. But of course, those of us who live here already know how lucky we are.
Especially when you're a photographer.
It's a state of many contrasts. There's such an incredible range of choice – the colours and the textures; the landscapes and the people.
And, with 4 distinct seasons each year the choices for great photographic subjects increases again. The supply of photography hot spots is seemingly endless.
I'm still discovering this remarkable state and I seriously doubt that I'll see all of it in my lifetime. So, for this article I'm just going to write about what I know – the places I've seen and photographed across South Australia – the places that you can go and get great shots and terrific memories.
Adelaide CBD
The Adelaide CBD is evolving before our eyes. It's an exciting mix of fine-looking stately and heritage-listed buildings with stunning ultra-modern high-tech architecture. The CBD is safe to wander, even at night when it looks particularly beautiful. There's always something happening in the CBD – most weekends there'll be a festival on. Our green city has
magnificent gardens and parklands that photographers spend hours in.
Adelaide Hills
Mt Lofty and its
Botanical Gardens are a good place to get great photos, especially in autumn and spring – the place is simply bursting with colour. But there's more to the Adelaide Hills than Mt Lofty. Visit often, explore the small towns and large landscapes, take many photos and thoroughly enjoy all that the hills area has to offer.
Barossa Valley
Only an hour north of Adelaide and you're in the wine capital of Australia. As the saying goes – it's a perfect blend. It's certainly perfect for photographers with so much to shoot. The lookout on Menglers Hill is great for panoramic shots.
Clare Valley
It's one of Australia's oldest wine regions and an easy day trip from Adelaide. You'll be busy photographing the great little towns, big rolling landscapes and striking heritage buildings.
Fleurieu Peninsula
The
"Adventure Peninsula" with
whales and wildlife in abundance. You'll go mad photographing the beaches, surfers, fishers, sky divers and
steam trains . Head to Goolwa to see where the mighty Murray River greets the Southern Ocean.
Flinders Ranges and outback
Drive just a few hours north from the city and you're in the outback. The incredible outback where there isn't a sound and the night sky is lit up with a million stars that you feel that you can touch. It's the
cultural heart and spiritual soul of us.
Murraylands and Riverland
On our doorstep is one of the world's major river networks. The powerful Murray-Darling River Systems weaves its way through South Australia. Get out and explore what the area has to offer. The sunsets on the cliff faces are simply breathtaking and the open plains zoo at
Monarto is the largest in the world.
Yorke Peninsula
The peninsula with a foot: the place of farmlands, seafood, surfing and stunning deserted beaches.
There's also the
Eyre Peninsula, the
Far North,
Nullarbor Plain,
Kangaroo Island and the
Limestone Coast.
Get out of your house, see what's out there beyond your front gate and take lots of photos. When you're home, be sure to look at them often. Print some and hang them on your walls.
Whatever camera you are using, be sure to read your manual and check all your settings so that your photos will be the best that they possibly can be.
If you're in the market for a new or almost-new camera to take with you, check out all the great camera gear in stores and online. There are some fantastic bargains to be had.
Gumtree is a great place to shop. DSLRs from Canon, Nikon and Olympus are popular brands for photographers of all types: beginners, keen amateurs and professionals.
Don't sit at home and wait for the right time, the right weather or the right bank balance. Get out and explore, even if it's for a few hours. Take a friend or 2 and have a brilliant time exploring South Australia.
Make a list of the places you want to see and photograph and tick them off as you do them.
For me, this year will see me and my camera in the State's far north and the Eyre Peninsula.
I hope to see some of you there.
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