Katherine Gorge Photo

Photographer’s Note

Nitmiluk National Park in the Northern Territory is home to the spectacular Katherine Gorge - a series of 13 sandstone gorges carved over million years by the Katherine River. The park was previously known as Katherine Gorge National Park but when it was returned to the local Jawoyn Aboriginal people in 1987 (after a successful land claim) it was renamed Nitmiluk which means 'Cicada Place'.The Park is jointly managed by the Northern Territory Government and the Jawoyn people in accordance with traditional Jawoyn law.

The gorge walls are impressive and can be explored on foot, by canoe, on a scenic helicopter flight or as shown in a flat bottomed boat.

Aboriginal culture is strong in the area and there are many Aboriginal rock art sites throughout the Park.

There may be freshwater crocodiles in most parts of the Katherine River. Salt water crocodiles regularly enter the river during the wet season (November to April) when water levels are high - they are subsequently removed and returned to lower levels when the dry season begins.

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daddo (11313) 2009-06-06 4:50

Hi Marlene. You were much luckier with the weather than i was. I always dreamed of seeing this area in Namatjira colours, instead the week I was there happened to be the coldest, greyest in local memory. Not even a patch of blue. Love the reflection.regards. Klaudio.

rodgerg (24243) 2009-06-06 5:34

Hello Marlène,

A superb place, very impressive too with these cliffs. But here I like especially the very eautiful reflections in the water.
Best regards,
Roger

ines8 (990) 2009-06-06 7:05

Beautiful picture, superb reflection....
Best regards,
ines

danyy (68947) 2009-06-06 14:44

Bonjour Marlene,

L'avant plan est totalement réussi tant dans les couleurs que dans les luminosités mais malheureusement en ce qui concerne l'arrière plan, il est trop fortement exposé et les couleurs du ciel semblent peu naturelles. L'endroit est magnifique et méritait la photo
amicalement, Daniel

bukitgolfb301 (4698) 2009-06-07 4:03

Hello my dear Marlene

A wonderful Nature Photo, a very nice reflection on the surface of the river, the contrast is very comfortable. A little lack of sharpness comes from low shutter or boar motor ?, I suppose. but still Good Job !
Thanks for sharing and best regards,
Takero

dvlazar (6488) 2009-06-07 22:06

Very nice landscape of a colourful place! I like the scale of boat with mountain.
Cheers,
DAve

fanni (8737) 2009-06-08 2:51

Hello Marlene,
another very picturesque view :) I am always attracted to various sorts of reflections, and this one is no exception :)
The composition is very nice, and the boat in the distance helps to show the real size of the rocky walls.
Very pleasant scene, sunny and positive :)
Warmest wishes from Moscow,
Elena

Kielia (8547) 2009-06-09 11:40

Hi Marlene,
a very spectacular place and excellently captured. The light and the colors create a pleasant atmosphere (fortunately the crocodiles did not appear!). As already mentioned, the reflections make this impression very attractive. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

jmdias (19393) 2009-06-14 3:32

marlene

a very beautiful view from a place not so famous from australia. beautiful the light, framing, pov and colors. perfect each detail and sharpness. the mix of greens, browns and the blues created a nice view. well done and TFS

hugs

jorge

fritzi007 (2557) 2009-07-17 7:22

Hallo Marlene!
Wirklich ein gutes Foto, erweckt in mir den Wunsch auf Urlaub!
Viele Grüße
Wolfgang

pierrefonds (26367) 2009-07-18 5:11

Hi Marlene,

The reflections in the water are assets to the composition. The presence of the tour boat and of the tourists has an effect of scale. The point of view is showing the details and colors of the rock formations. The trees are framing well the rocks. A good management of the light which is enhancing the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.

Pierre