Most people visit the red centre in the winter months, when Its not too hot and the weather is predictable. Although it may be less comfortable, I find the summer months far better the dramatic skies can be a photographer s paradise. But wild weather does create problems for travellers flooded rivers inundate the surrounding landscape and outback roads become impassable. On this visit, I had to be evacuated from Haasts Bluff in a light plane. I was armed with a camera, ready for photo opportunities on the flight back to Alice. Our fabulous pilot dodged and weaved through the storm clouds, to enable me to get this shot of Mt Sonder with massive cloud formations and drifting showers. Yes, summer in our red centre can be very hot, but turbulent weather patterns can create very dramatic skies. And with all the storm activity, waterholes are often full, providing great reflections.
Most people visit the red centre in the winter months, when Its not too hot and the weather is predictable. Although it may be less comfortable, I find the summer months far better the dramatic skies can be a photographer s paradise. But wild weather does create problems for travellers flooded rivers inundate the surrounding landscape and outback roads become impassable. On this visit, I had to be evacuated from Haasts Bluff in a light plane. I was armed with a camera, ready for photo opportunities on the flight back to Alice. Our fabulous pilot dodged and weaved through the storm clouds, to enable me to get this shot of Mt Sonder with massive cloud formations and drifting showers. Yes, summer in our red centre can be very hot, but turbulent weather patterns can create very dramatic skies. And with all the storm activity, waterholes are often full, providing great reflections.