Uluru and surrounds

[HelenClaire]

After 7 days on a Ken Duncan tour I ended up with 771 photos and then spent a good while culling them down to 43 which are now printed in a photobook. Below are some of these shots. My absolute best out of the whole trip I put in a recent Open comp and won which was a nice reward for my efforts.

Ellery Creek Crossing at dawn
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Ellery%20Creek_zpshkmn3ykn.jpg

Ormiston Gorge - Loved the contrasting rocks
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Ormiston%20Gorge%202_zpselwmtozk.jpg

Ormiston Gorge
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Ormiston%20Gorge_zpsurhajbbu.jpg

Aerial shot of Glen Helen - my first ride in a helicopter :eek:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Glen%20Helen%20aerial%202_zps2lyiynvk.jpg

Another shot over Glen Helen Gorge - the rock formations were amazing
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Glen%20Helen%20aerial_zpsd7anbvpn.jpg

Haasts Bluff at sunrise
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Haasts%20Bluff_zpsruz6ko9n.jpg

Sunset over Glen Helen
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Glen%20Helen%20sunset_zpsznk30l8a.jpg

Kata Tjuta at sunset - the glow lasted only 60 secs
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Kata%20Tjuta%20sunset_zpspj4yscyt.jpg

Uluru at dusk
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Uluru%20late%20afternoon_zpstxxvv4r3.jpg

A foggy dawn view of Kata Tjuta
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll284/rawbytes/Red%20Heart/Kata%20Tjuta%20dawn_zpsdxrlayxl.jpg

[Mary Anne]

A part of Australia showing its best Helen Claire, and wondering why you are putting them on here, you should be keeping them for future Comps.
Though Thanks for Sharing and I hope you enjoyed your first Helicopter ride :D

[Mark L]

Was last night that I suggested to my better half the a trip to Uluru would be nice. She ignored me as usual:(.
So thanks for increasing my frustration Helen.;)
I'm guessing you're happy you did this tour.:)
You have some wonderful photos and I'd guess there's a couple more in that photobook we haven't seen that might turn into comp entries.

[HelenClaire]

A part of Australia showing its best Helen Claire, and wondering why you are putting them on here, you should be keeping them for future Comps.


Well my absolute best was put in a recent comp which I won so putting the others in would be a bit of overkill.

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Was last night that I suggested to my better half the a trip to Uluru would be nice. She ignored me as usual:(.
So thanks for increasing my frustration Helen.;)


I'm guessing you're happy you did this tour.:)


You have some wonderful photos and I'd guess there's a couple more in that photobook we haven't seen that might turn into comp entries.

Well if you show her the pics they might be enough to entice her. Lets hope.

Yes very happy. It was an unexpected win as I got some back-pay out of the blue as my employer changed my pay award and it was backdated. Had my eye on this tour for a while so when the opportunity presented itself I jumped at the chance. The weather was not the best. Lots of overcast skies and rain and of course red mud as a result but we did get some blue skies and sunshine towards the end.

Yes have 33 more :D

[sanger]

All excellent and such nice natural colours.

[Grant S]

Another set of nice postcard images. Competition worthy indeed.

[Mary Anne]

Well my absolute best was put in a recent comp which I won so putting the others in would be a bit of overkill.


Why would it be a bit of overkill Helen-Claire, as none of these images above look like that Winning Entry of yours.
I see it as good Competition for the other Members after all isn't that what Competitions are for ?

[HelenClaire]

I get your point Maryanne. Well as I said to Mark I still have 33 more to choose from.

[aussirose]

Oh WoW! These are gorgeous. The rich colours are magnificent. :D

[John Humpo]

Love the contrast in No 2, very effective foreground to background, what a beautiful rugged & colourful outback we have.

[Glenda]

Stunning series of shots, each one beautiful and the colours are gorgeous. You'd have to be happy with the tour if you come home with shots like these.

[Lance B]

Fantastic series of photos, Helen. Some great compositions, lighting and well presented. :th3:

[NRandall]

Beautiful photos Helen and congratulations on your comp win too!

[ameerat42]

Just saw these. (Must've been away:D)

What's to say but "nice pics", HC.

[JoPho]

What spectacular images.
Thank you.