Skies through my eyes

One of the most amazing things I love about Tasmania is the ever changing skies. They are different to where I grew up. It took a while to get used to the lack of pollution in the atmosphere. 

Since moving to Tasmania I have captured many different skies in different locations. I have lived in a seaside community and a rural one. This has provided contrasting locations for some interesting photography. 

Fire provides changes to the Tasmanian skies. There have been recent large fire events which have devastated large areas of bushland. There is also the routine burning of forestry areas. The addition of smoke provides a change  to the sky colour palate. The increase in pollution provides a colourful change till the rain washes it away. 

 Smoky sunrise at south arm 

The many beaches and coves are constant sources of beautiful images. At times the oceans and headlands provide a backdrop that is impossible to take for granted.

Tasman Peninsula in the distance 

Over Fortylegs Farm the mountains provide a perfect frame for the constantly changing sky vistas. There are sometimes strange cloud shapes. There are never ending changes to the atmospheric landscape of the farm which provides a source of peace and intrigue on a daily basis. There is a definite lift to the spirit when surrounded by such a rich tapestry of colours from the ground to the sky.

Sky over Fortylegs Farm 

Some days there are dramatic sunsets with vivid colours and hues. These often mark the end of a satisfying day of physical work on one of our many projects at the farm. It is a privilege to see such an exuberant display of beauty.  

Sunset at Fortylegs Farm