Mark Gray
Eternity (Single)
DESCRIPTION
It was -7 degrees when the alarm went off at 3am and I had come down with a cold overnight but I know there are no prizes for laziness.
I had been working on this shot for over a year and had been watching the conditions at Cradle Mountain carefully for the past 2 months, clearing my schedule and booking a last minute flight when the forecasted conditions had presented themselves.
I jumped out of bed, put on my thermals, outer layers, gloves and neoprene waders then scraped the ice off the windscreen, climbed into the 4wd and headed up the slippery, icy road to Dove Lake.
Thankfully, as predicted the conditions were perfect when I arrived, clear skies, no moon and reflections on the lake. Other than the wombats, wallabies and potoroos, I had the entire place to myself.
The moon was set to rise at 5am so by the time I had waded into the lake and setup I only had an hour to capture the image.
The scene before me was amazing, the stars reflected beautifully on the calm waters of Dove Lake.
I setup my gear and captured one of my personal favourite shots to date.
AUTHOR
I'm a passionate landscape photographer with a love for the outdoors and sharing the magnificence of God's creation through my photography.
I've been a professional for over 20 years and with my amazing team, operate a retail gallery in Victoria, Australia. I specialise in traditional landscapes but also enjoy aerial photography from helicopters, planes and drones.
I've never been interested in how a camera works; for me it's just a tool that allows me to capture special moments in time and share them with the world. As a follower of Jesus Christ, I believe that my work is a testament to the truth and power of God and his incredible creation.
Through the ongoing support of my print collectors and workshop participants, I am grateful to travel extensively year round and enjoy capturing new and original work.
536 International Awards.
Photographer of the year (Abstract) - Re-Focus Awards 2025
Photographer Of The Year (Australia) - One Eyeland Photography Awards 2024
Photographer Of The Year (Fine Art) - One Eyeland Photography Awards 2024
EPSON Digital Art Award - EPSON International Panoramic Awards 2019
Winner (Trees, Forest & Woodlands Category) - International Garden Photographer of Year 2014
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