Photographing Devils Gullett

About Devils Gullet

Located in the Central Plateau of Tasmania, Devils Gullet is one of many rugged mountain / valley / cliffs in this area. The gorge is some 220 metres deep, and the tops are covered in Alpine Forests that can get snow in winter. This is a short drive away from Walls of Jurusalem and Cradle Mountain.

Viewpoints

There are infinite choices here, but in two categories:

1. There is a lookout (where the top photo was taken). This should be your first stop. It not only lets you get a good view of the gorge, but it lets you spot where you want to take other photos from. The viewpoint is quite good.
2. The second option is at the side of one of the roads besides the gorge, or from above using a drone. This is how the second photo was taken. These provide a more unique photo, but they are harder to find. You will need to do some planning or bush bashing to get to one of these spots.

How I photographed Devils Gullet

What I took - what was in my kit

I took my LowePro Backpack loaded with Canon 5DSR body, Canon 16-35mm zoom, Manfrotto 190 Tripod, and of course a range of lens wipes, spare batteries, sunscreen and bug repellant. I tended to shoot 16mm here, as the vista is huge, and it is impossible to get it all into a 35mm or 50m shot.

Techniques

This area can get snow, but we were there on a warm sunny day. Contrast was my biggest concern and composure second. To reduce contrast I shot HDR, and particually tried to wait until the sun was behind one of the clouds. To try and 'get it all in', I shot a panograph by stitching 5 16mm shots together.

Other things to look out for

Mole Creek, the Walls of Jerusalem, and Cradle Mountain are all nearby.

Location

Lake Mackenzie Road, Mole Creek, Tasmania, 7304 (-41.6964, 146.3426)