Overlooking the expanse of Alpine National Park, the iconic Craig’s Hut is surrounded by the beauty of Mount Stirling in Victoria’s High Country. Craig’s Hut was originally built for the Australian film “The Man from Snowy River“. The original hut was burnt down in bush fires (2006) but has recently been rebuilt allowing for the steady stream of photographers to return.
Getting access to Craig’s Hut was always going to be a risk with snow already closing many roads. We had traveled down from Sydney on the last weekend before the start of the ski season and many of the access roads had already closed. We had mixed luck accessing Wallace’s Hut the day before but really wanted to shoot Craig’s Hut. The direct route was already closed so we had to navigate the network of 4×4 tracks that cross the region. Several hours later we arrived with enough time to cook up some food over an open fire before settling in for the shoot.
The relaxing time was over and panic soon set in. Just as the light started to get good a heavy snow shower started to fall making shooting conditions difficult. I dashed back to the car to grab my umbrella allowing me to continue to shoot without having to wipe down the lens every few seconds all be it with one hand free.
Alpine National Park
Craig’s Hut Alpine National Park Australia
Craig’s Hut Alpine National Park Australia
Lee – saw these come across on your Facebook page in the last couple of weeks. Just wanted to say you’ve got some rippers — particularly enjoy the last one with that sweet light. Would love to get out here one day! 🙂
Cheers, Bernie
Thanks Bernie, it’s a great place and as you can tell I was very lucky with the light. I’m sure you will get there on your travels, look forward to seeing the results.
Cheers
Awesome light ! I really love the second picture
Thanks Max, love your website, great art photography.
Captured some stunning light in these images lee, on my bucket list 🙂
Stunning photos, really capture the beauty of the high country. Heading to Craig’s hut in the morning and it can’t come soon enough
hey awesome shots! Are those sunrise shots? and would it be possible to shoot sunset there as well?
Hello Isaac,
thanks for the comment. These were shot at sunset. This location is perfect for both sunrise and sunset.