March 2006 – Kimberleys

March 2006 – Kimberleys

Kimberley Escape against the magnificent King George Falls backdrop

Kimberley Escape against the magnificent King George Falls backdrop

Kim and Allan Wilson with a fresh caught barramundi!

Kim and Allan Wilson with a fresh caught barramundi!

 End March to early April were 13 fascinating days on board a liveaboard, the Kimberley Escape. We experienced the spectacular Kimberley coast’s stunning waterfalls, barramundi filled rivers and ancient aboriginal masterpieces of Wandjinas and Bradshaws.

Mitchell Falls after a good wet season

Mitchell Falls after a good wet season

Stella getting drench by the King Cascade Falls

Stella getting drench by the King Cascade Falls

 Having had a good wet season, all the waterfalls like the King George and Mitchell were photographed in its full flowing glory.

Bungle Bungle sandstone domes with water reflections soon after the wet season in Purnululu National Park

Bungle Bungle sandstone domes with water reflections soon after the wet season in Purnululu National Park

After finally getting off our 13-day mobile water home, a quick but productive second trip to the Bungle Bungles proved worthwhile with still waters in the river beds making beautiful reflections. This trip was the last 35mm film expedition. It was time to retire the F100s and to say hello to the much-awaited D200.

 

By | 2018-04-19T09:09:12+00:00 May 31st, 2006|4WD, Adventure, Australia, Ecotourism, Photography, Western Australia|

About the Author:

Jürgen Freund’s aim as a wildlife photographer is to shoot pictures that tell stories which matter. A mechanical engineer by training, he started his career as an industrial photographer in Germany, acquired an underwater camera, went scuba-diving in the alpine lakes and then discovered the marine environment. Since 1982, he has done underwater and nature photography, making much of his own equipment to suit his needs. Jürgen’s work, on land and under water, has been widely published all over the world. He has had solo exhibitions and has been a prize-winner in international competitions, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year. In partnership with his wife Stella, a producer, he works closely with WWF, which uses his photographs in many of its conservation campaigns. For 18 straight months, he and Stella travelled the Asia / Pacific region of the Coral Triangle, photographing the richness of this hotspot of marine biodiversity on behalf of WWF.