Australian Landscape & Nature Photography by Michael Boniwell

Australian Landscape & Nature Photography by Michael Boniwell


Lake Moogerah from Mount Greville
Queensland, Australia
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Lake Moogerah lies surrounded by mountains in the delightfully lush South East Queensland. It is extremely popular for water skiing and jet skiing. So much so that Lake Moogerah Caravan Park, which sits right on the shoreline, can be a hive of activity despite the often hot and humid temperatures typical of the region.

Mount Greville rises prominently over the shore catching the eye and drawing attention. For many, myself included, the mountain represents a hiking challenge too obvious to ignore, particularly given the reasonably short drive from Brisbane. Fortunately there are several official tracks that summit this worthy peak including Waterfall Gorge, South East Ridge and Palm Gorge.

Looking at various maps I could see that sunrise would offer the greatest photographic potential if the goal was to capture the lake from on top of the mountain. I had limited time on this trip, and so I naively decided to just wing it. With all my heavy camera gear packed, and enough water to survive a full day in the heat, I headed up in the dark several hours ahead of dawn.

My first mistake was choosing to ascend via the Waterfall Gorge track, which is not so much a trail but more a suggestion of one. On the map this appears to be the fastest route to the side of the peak overlooking Lake Moogerah, whilst the other options meandered around more. A few hours in, having clambered up the steep dry river bed, hauling myself over rocks and tree roots, I was feeling pretty tired but could see by the GPS that was close to topping out. Then I reached a spot where, had there been any rain, a small waterfall may have existed. I looked at it from every angle and despite, or perhaps because I have many years of rock climbing experience I decided that it would be too dangerous to scramble up. (Note for others, keep left, the track does exist). With no other options I descended back to the car without a photograph.

The next evening, having rested up, I felt ready to try again. This time I chose the longer South East Ridge track, which proved to be much more trail-like, at least until it neared the top, then it became a question of hunting for the occasional cairn and checking the GPS repeatedly. Eventually, tired and flustered, I found the summit, and almost immediately abandoned it hurrying down to Slab Rock, slithering through the narrow, overgrown path that deposited me on the most amazing viewpoint with about 20 minutes to spare before sunrise. Fortunately the best place to photograph from seemed fairly obvious. Scaling an outcrop of rock I had an uninterrupted view, marred only by the precarious nature of the position given the sheer cliffs on almost all sides.

The sun did its thing, bathing the scene in glorious golden light. With the image in the bag I was feeling quite elated and decided to risk taking Waterfall Gorge as my descent. When I neared the section that had foiled my attempts the previous morning I could now see the path clearly hugging one side of the deep ravine. I would therefore say to anyone else doing this walk, a clockwise loop using Waterfall Gorge as the descent is preferable in terms of navigation. Finishing my descent I found it actually quite enjoyable, being mostly in the shade of the cliffs, with lots of interesting palm trees for company.


This image is capable of being enlarged to enormous proportions while retaining fine details.

Michael Boniwell

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For prints up to 90 inches (228cm) you can order using the Print Only option. (The US printer "Smugmug" can also provide frames). Alternatively, for larger prints, or simply for your convenience we can organise a printer and framer local to you. Under these circumstances the photographer requires a single print license fee of $100 AUD, regardless of the product size, whilst your printer is paid separately. Please email for payment details and a list of recommened printers and framers.

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Photographer's Fee: $100 AUD per print regardless of the print size.
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Canvas prints are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. All canvas prints are mounted on hardwood for a sturdy frame. They have a water-based clear lacquer applied to them as a UV barrier and to protect the canvas prints from scuffing.

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For Larger Print Sizes Use Smugmug below OR...
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To order using a local printer & framer.

Photographer's Fee: $100 AUD per print regardless of the print size.
(Your printer is paid separately).
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm
25" x 75" 63cm x 190cm
33" x 100" 84cm x 254cm
40" x 120" 102cm x 305cm
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Canvas Prints can also be made by an American printing company called "Smugmug". Prices are therefore shown in US dollars. They ship worldwide in 10 to 15 business days (Standard) or 5 to 10 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. SmugMug offer three Canvas Printing options: Stretched, Wrapped or Board. Click Here for a full description of each option. See also: Additional Help with SmugMug orders.

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Under these ad hoc circumstances the photographer requires a single print license fee of $100 AUD, regardless of the product size, whilst your printer is paid separately.


Above: Photo Printed on Glass for Kitchen Splashback

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Silver halide prints on archival quality Kodak Endura paper with a lustre finish are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Photographic prints to Australia will ship from their US branch, but postage is minimal, typically $5 AUD or so.

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8" x 24" 20cm x 61cm $70 AUD Order Print
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For Larger Print Sizes Use Smugmug below OR...
12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm Email michael.boniwell@gmail.com
To order large prints using a local printer.

Photographer's Fee: $100 AUD per print regardless of the print size.
(Your printer is paid separately).
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm
30" x 90" 76cm x 228cm
33" x 100" 84cm x 254cm
40" x 120" 102cm x 305cm
Red Bubble's "Art Prints" use thicker 240gsm natural white archival paper with archival ink in set sizes with a generous "white space" around the printed image making them useful for self-framing without the need for a matte. Note, a panoramic photo will have a considerable amount of top and bottom space.

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Prints from "Smugmug" (America)
Prints on high quality Kodak Professional Endura paper with a lustre or glossy finish are made by the American printing company "Smugmug", who deliver world-wide in 10 to 15 business days (Standard) or 5 to 10 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. See also: Additional Help with SmugMug orders.

Print Size US Dollars
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12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm $60 US Order Print
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm $100 US Order Print
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm $160 US Order Print
30" x 90" 76cm x 228cm $185 US Order Print
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Prints on aluminum are made by the Australian based printing company "Red Bubble", who deliver world-wide in 5 to 10 business days (Standard) or 3 to 7 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Lightweight, cleanable aluminium is literally infused with the chosen artwork. Available in high gloss or satin.

Metal Print Australian Dollars
6" x 18" 15cm x 46cm $150 AUD Order Print
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10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $430 AUD Order Print
12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm $570 AUD Order Print
13" x 40" 34cm x 102cm $710 AUD Order Print
33" x 100" 84cm x 254cm Want a really big print?
We'll organise a local printer.
michael.boniwell@gmail.com
40" x 120" 102cm x 305cm
Metal (Aluminum) Prints from "Smugmug" (America)
Prints on aluminum are made by the American printing company "Smugmug", who deliver world-wide in 10 to 15 business days (Standard) or 5 to 10 business days (Express), and offer a money back guarantee. Dyes are infused directly into a specially coated aluminum sheet to create a print with incredible luminescence, detail and durability. Each print has rounded corners for your safety and the surface is waterproof, weatherproof, and ultra scratch-resistant. See: Metal Prints for more details.

Metal Print US Dollars
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8" x 24" 20cm x 61cm $150 US Order Print
10" x 30" 25cm x 76cm $200 US Order Print
12" x 36" 31cm x 91cm $250 US Order Print
16" x 48" 41cm x 122cm $400 US Order Print
20" x 60" 51cm x 152cm $550 US Order Print
30" x 90" 76cm x 228cm $1000 US Order Print
33" x 100" 84cm x 254cm Want a really big print?
We'll organise a local printer.
michael.boniwell@gmail.com
40" x 120" 102cm x 305cm
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will the copyright notice appear on my print?
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What shipping or freight charges apply?
Shipping charges apply with both printers and vary depending on the size of the prints and destination. The freight fee will be shown during your check out process. As a rough estimate, using the Australian printer (Red Bubble), a small print sent to Australia might incur shipping of only $5, while a large framed print might be $20 or more. The US Printer (Smugmug) charges more to ship to Australia, with fees going over $45 US for some larger items.

Can I purchase a commerical use license?
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