When I got to Uluru there were a few things I wanted to do, and mostly I got to do them, or experiencing them.
In the distance
I got to photograph it, at different times during the day from a distance.
Getting closer
When we first started talking about this trip we were going to attempt the walk around the whole thing, which is a 10 km walk. We were going to get fit and do it. Well we didn’t get fit and then Suzzanna did her ankle before the trip and we thought, nah, not gonna happen. I could’ve done it alone, but it wasn’t really something I wanted to do by myself. So I didn’t do it. I don’t really regret it.
Then there is a fair bit where they ask you not to take photos and I couldn’t see the point of walking and not being able to take photos. Yes, yes, it is an excuse, but a good one I think.
Still, we did look around some of it.
It was quite fascinating seeing it up close and you see things that you can’t from a distance.
Here are some of the photos that I took with the Fujifilm X-S10 and Tamron 18-300mm lens. I also took many similar photos with the GFX, but I decided I would show those another time, maybe as part of a what I thought about the camera.
Touching the rock
This was on my wish list and something I wanted to be able to do. Thankfully it is easy to do it. There are many places where you can get very close to it.
To prove it I had to take a photo with my phone.
There is more to the place than just the rock. I mean it is all part of Uluru, but there are some fascinating finds as well.
With love from Uluru
I was so surprised when I was walking along the path to find a love heart in the rock. I kid you not. There are holes from erosion all over it, but there is one in the shape of a love heart.
You can see it up there at the top.
Here is a closer look.
It was such a strange find.
Waterholes around the base
We had heard there were waterholes and we wanted to visit one, though I think we found this one by mistake really.
This is the Mutitjulu Waterhole. As I said we kind of found it by mistake. We hoped to see one and we did. It was really lovely and peaceful. Well, it was until some other people came along and couldn’t shut up.
I took other photos of it.
This one was zoomed in and gives more detail about where the water comes in. Obviously, there was no water running the day we went, sadly. The following day was forecast for rain, but there really wasn’t enough to be able to see it.
This is my favourite photo of the waterhole I think.
It was wonderful walking around that part. We went for a drive and drove around the rest of it after that.
I got to see and do everything I wanted, except to see waterfalls on Uluru. I think they are very rare so can’t complain too much. I saw waterfalls somewhere else that was very rare, but you will have to wait to hear more about that.
Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
I’ve been trying that out a lot since I got home. It was hard to use when I was away, but I am loving it here. I like being able to do more with my photos and it allows me to do that. All the photos in this post were processed using it. I’ve got it worked out so that I can sit in my space, set it up and get going without too much effort.
I’m not looking forward to sending it back. I love the size of it and I love that I can do more with my images. I love the pen on it.
Anyway I will do a post on it at some stage.
I’m going to leave it there for now. I hope you enjoyed this close up look at Uluru. There will be more, but not that much more before we move on.
Gorgeous photos, so luminous.
Thank you Rebecca.
Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us. These photos are absolutely stunning 😍
You’re welcome, it is good to hear that people are enjoying them. Thank you.
You’re welcome 😊
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Beautiful photos and I really enjoyed reading your blog☺️
Thank you and I’m really glad that you enjoy it.
Wow
Thank you.
Wonderful place
It really was.
Now that is some rock, Leanne!
It really is Ruth, so big. Thank you Ruth.
Nice
Thank you.
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Getting close and close this is epic
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much and you’re welcome.
I like the way of your presentation.Although,I don’t know much about your land,but worth reading it.
Thank you, yeah, I do concentrate more on the photography, but I try to talk about it when I can. I don’t travel a lot, but I love photographing around Melbourne and Victoria.
I do love writing and photograhing.More interesting, I explored this when I grew old.Now I’m trying it .I’m naughty after sixty.
I don’t think age matters, just go for it.
Thanks for a good reply,be in touch.
You’re welcom.
Gorgeous photos!!
Thank you.
You’re very welcome!
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What a magnificent place to visit. You have captured some really great shots.
Oh yes, it really was a great place to visit and one I’ve wanted to see most of my life. Thank you so much.
You are welcome!
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Nice
Thank you.
Wow this is amazing …..serene beauty of its own kind 😊
That is a perfect description. Thank you
Wonderful photos Leanne …. What a great experience! I’m keen to know what you thought of the camera …
Thank you Julie. It was interesting to use it. I don’t want one, but I am going to do a post on it sometime soon.
This looks like a fascinating place. Beautiful photos
It is Nora, really fascinating. Thank you.
Quite a treat
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
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Nice pictures! Thank you for sharing them with us on this blog. Greetings from Poland 😃
Thank you and you’re welcome, greetings back to you from Australia. D:
The close up photos are really interesting, especially the signs of erosion that create interesting textures. Is there a reason for the holes? at first I thought they might have been man made. A wonderful look at a place I will never visit.
I agree, they are quite fascinating. I think it is caused by water, I can’t think what else. Thank you RJ.
Beautiful! Such an awesome spot. Can’t wait to visit here someday myself
It is so much better in person. I really hope you get to visit Sophia. Thank you.
So glad I have found your blog again and am able once again to enjoy your exquisite work Leanne!
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Welcome back Graham. Thank you, you found me again at a good time with my recent trip.
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Up Close, for sure! Great photos!
That’s for sure, thank you Marland.
You’re welcome!
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An amazing experience Leanne. It is a pity about people who don’t respect silence but finding the waterhole is special as is the heart. Did you tingle when you touched “the rock?”
It was and I think also because you really were up close. I know people who always think the world needs to hear them. I loved the heart.
I don’t know if I felt a tingle, but it was very special and people were laughing at me because I wanted to photograph myself touching it. Thanks Bushboy.
Great post, Leanne! You are showing aspects of Uluṟu that we don’t ever see, so we’ll done. That heart is amazing… looks like it has been carved out!
Thank you Chris. I guess you really only get to see much of this when you visit. I loved that heart. I was showing it to Suzzanna last night and she didn’t see it there, so I wonder how many people do. I thought the same that it seemed almost too perfect for it to natural, but it has to be.
Looks like so much magic
It is Beth and very important to the indigenous people there. It is a sacred place to them. Thanks Beth.
Wow, thank you for this tour of this beautiful place, Leanne! Amazing. I’d say this trip was well worth the effort and cost! ❤️🇦🇺
You’re welcome John. It was definitely worth it, though not sure I would go back. Thank you John.
Your welcome, and you never know.
I think I’ve done it now, so there are lots of other places I would like to see before that.
Stunning photographs. I especially love that final water hole photo. I had no idea that there were water holes at Uluru so you have educated me. What an amazing place.
Thank you Laura. I’m glad you like my favourite too. I have to admit I only found out recently too, I was surprised as well. They are very cool. It is that, so amazing.