Pursue your passion for nature photography in Tasmania's great outdoors, with Shutterbug Walkabouts.
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What does your perfect photography holiday in Tasmania look like? Imagine a very experienced local tour guide and Tasmanian photographer by your side to plan, coordinate and manage all your travel and photography experience arrangements, so you don’t have to? 🤔💭📷
We are with you from the moment you first get in touch with us and for the duration of your journey. We stay by your side to support yo
u as you discover more about your camera, and yourself as a photographer. We are by your side to help you develop your creative flair and technique for nature photography. We are there celebrating with you, as your inner shutterbug emerges allowing you to become the photographer who in the past, you have always wished you might become. All of this and more, as you explore Tasmania's great outdoors and photograph natures beauty. Shutterbug Walkabouts specialises in all-inclusive photography and nature-based interpretive experiences in and around Tasmania, comprising intrastate transport, accommodation, meals, an array of photography outings, and complementary activities to enhance your Experience too. All you need to do, is get yourself to Tasmania and we’ll do the rest. The perfect holiday in Tasmania for outdoor photo-enthusiasts 📷 ⛰🦘🦜🌅
Ideal for non-photographer nature enthusiasts too 🍃🌿 🥾
Day tours, multi-day tours, photography retreats and more.
Walkabouts - Discover, Experience and Photograph
Specialists of premium nature-based experiences in Tasmania for photo-enthusiasts
Coreena Vieth and Roy Vieth
Local tour guides | Tutors | Photographers
Founders and owner operators of Shutterbug Walkabouts
Tasmania - Australia 🇦🇺
20/06/2024
Oh my, how the months of our year-long sabbatical are flying by. So many life events including a roller coaster ride that we didn’t expect… and here we are about to move into the 2nd half of 2024. The only way is up, right!
Well, that’s except for the current status of our website, which is down 🤣 But hopefully, not for too long.
If you happen to try to visit our website, it’s not there at the moment. All you’ll see is a message to say that the ‘server can’t be found’. This is because we are moving our site AND creating a new look in the process. We are aiming to have a page or two up and running again very soon.
In the meantime, we continue the pause from our photography tour and tuition offerings for a few months more, though we remain contactable by email - so if you are wanting to send a message to us, you’ll find our email address in the about section of our Facebook business profile.
How is your year of photo-taking progressing? We’d love to hear how you’re going and see a photo you’ve created too if you would like to share one or two of your images here.
I created this photo during a little weekend getaway to the Freycinet Peninsula that Roy and I took advantage of having time for in April.
11/05/2024
Mesmerised by so much colour!
Lady Aurora put on a fabulous display tonight. Until I can get to processing photos from my main camera, here’s one of a number of iPhone snaps I shot as well.
05/05/2024
Says the Grey-Shrike Thrush...
"Ooh thank you Coreena, I'm loving this new bird bath to splash about in!"
During our dry summer (which continues even now, in autumn) I sought out a low-cost birdbath option for our feathered friends. So off to Bunnings I went, and I found some shallow plant bowls that are the perfect size and depth - they were not much more than $15-$20 each if I recall. Proper birdbaths were at the time over $100 each, some even more costly too.
However, each bowl has a drain hole... which of course is not conducive to keeping water in the bath.
The hot dry conditions had me feeling sorry for the birds while I pondered what to do. So, I plugged the holes up with silicone for a speedy and temporary measure. And covered the plugged hole with perching rocks. No harm in trying, right?!
I also remembered an episode of Weekend Birder podcast on the topic of establishing a bird bath. Seasoning a new bird bath to remove the smell of clay or manufacturing and any human aroma helps to make it more appealing to the birds, and all-round more bird-friendly. Let's face it, us humans wouldn't use a bath we didn't like the look or smell of, would we?!
So I 'seasoned' this new bath and an array of small to medium birds found their new bath sooner than I expected and they've been loving it since (well, maybe except for the time when a possum had pooped in it overnight 🙄).
It's a great temporary birdbath option if nothing else.
Excitement is brewing for our Bird Photography Experiential Workshop - Tamar Wetlands (nr Launceston), Tasmania next weekend (Saturday 9th December).
This workshop won't be available for a while, so if you want to enhance your skills for photographing birds in their natural habitat ... well, there's no time like the present!
We'd love to see you there ... and so will the birds!
Possessing an exceptional talent for vocal mimicry, did you know that the Superb Lyrebird has the remarkable ability to imitate the sound of a camera shutter?
But that's not all; they are highly skilled virtuosos, capable of mimicking a wide range of sounds from their surroundings, including other birds, machinery, and even alarms. It's truly fascinating! However, at times, their mimicry abilities can leave you wondering or feeling a bit perplexed.
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Join us for an enriching nature photography experience in Mt Field National Park...
• Premium Private Photo-oriented Day Tour or Photographer's Day Out - available by request, subject to guide availability.
• Private Nature Photography Retreat at Mt Field National Park (staying at the wonderful Mt Field Retreat) - next available with guaranteed availability: 16-18 Nov '23 & 18-20 Jan '24
(other dates by request, subject to availability of guide and accommodation)
• Women-only Photography Escapes at Mt Field National Park (also staying at Mt Field Retreat) - next Escapes: 22-25 Nov '23 & 17-20 Apr '24
We totally agree with the lovely folks at Mt Field Retreat! 🥰
Encounters with wildlife in their natural habitat are an exhilarating ingredient of our enriching photography experiences.
Join us to pursue your passion for photography in Mt Field National Park … choose from a variety of experience options, including a Private Photo-oriented Day Tour from Hobart, a 3-day Private Nature Photography Retreat or a 4-day Women-only Photography Escape.
🌿 🍃 Imagine the photos you could take! 📷
So Much More Than Just Russell Falls…
Seriously, this is a truly remarkable place. We have been blessed to live here for 11 years (8 of those we lived inside the National Park). Like many visitors, we didn't know much more than Russell Falls when we first visited.
It is for this reason so many people find this to be such a special part of their Tasmanian experience, there is something new to explore around every corner and so many amazing memories waiting to be made... Book now, and come make some new memories.
OK, so this photo may not look like much at first glance, so I encourage you to look deeper…
Exploring the hidden beauty of nature created by the bioluminescence, or living light, of glow worms. In daylight, they cannot be seen... because it's in the darkness of night when the magic is unveiled! 🌙🌌
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Join us for a captivating and magical experience that allows you to capture the beauty of nature's luminescent wonders of Mt Field National Park. We don't travel far, because the glow worms are within walking distance from the comfort and warmth of our chosen overnight accommodation at Mt Field Retreat.
To make it easy for you, we have created a variety of options so you can select the Experience that aligns with your interests, your objectives, and your preferred mode of participation.
• Private Nature Photography Retreats at Mt Field National Park
- next available with guaranteed availability: 16-18 Nov '23 & 18-20 Jan '24
(other dates by request, subject to availability of guide and accommodation)
• Women-only Photography Escapes at Mt Field National Park
- next Escapes: 22-25 Nov '23 & 17-20 Apr '24
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11/09/2023
Yesterday I joined a BirdLife Tasmania outing at Risdon Brook Park, just outside Hobart. It was a breezy morning and a bit chilly with wind chill factored in 🥶 But as we got walking along the track we were protected from the wind a little and got to see a nice variety of birds (and a furry friend or two, too 🥰)
The main objective of these outings is to notice, observe and record the sightings of the different bird species that can be seen in each location. Birdlife Tasmania maintains the records for ongoing research. It's a great opportunity for anyone interested in birds to learn about the many species and better understand the habitats they can be found. Of course those of us with cameras take some photos so they can add them to their records.
Here are my favourites of several photos that I took during the morning. ~ Coreena ~
Photo 1:
🦜 TL: Scarlet Robin, male
🦜TR: Flame Robin, female (at least I believe it to be, now that I've looked at my photos).
🦜BL: Dusky Robin (snacking on a grub)
🦜BR: Yellow-rumped Thornbill (aka Butterbum)
Photo 2:
🦘Bennett's Wallaby grazing on the side of the walking track
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📣 Explore our upcoming photography workshops focused on nature, birds, and wildlife, scheduled for the upcoming weeks and months. These workshops will take place in various locations across both the southern and northern regions of Tasmania, including Hobart, Mole Creek, Ulverstone, and Launceston. https://www.facebook.com/ShutterbugWalkabouts/events
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02/09/2023
Which of these 2 photos do you prefer?
It's not a test, but can you see that one has a shallower depth of field than the other? If so, where do you notice it the most?
This will be one of the many topics covered in our upcoming Wildlife Photography Experiential Workshop at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary on Sunday 17th September 2023.
It's a great time to level up your photography skills and get ready to capture the best of our adorable wildlife through the lens, this spring.
For 25% off the participation fee, look for info in the comments
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Who's in?
Stallards Camera House
01/09/2023
"Every click of the shutter has the potential to boost a sense of achievement and success. Of course, it can sometimes go the other way because a photo captured may not be what I hoped for – this is photography!" ~ Coreena ~
We've just published a new post on our blog...
Cultivating accomplishments through photography: Nurturing your creative journey.
Every person's individual photography journey is filled with successes and accomplishments... but how many go unnoticed?
”While engaging in nature photography, my mind is rich with the potential for new and different experiences and the opportunity to ignite creativity through exploring fresh ideas, perspectives, approaches, and techniques. Influenced by my personal aspirations, every click of the shutter has the po...
09/08/2023
📷 Explore the great outdoors and photograph nature’s beauty!
📣 Join us for an all-inclusive Private Nature Photography Retreat at Mt Field National Park on 14-16th September and save $750 when you use the code SEPT750 at the time of booking. This offer is only available until 14th August so don’t delay in booking your trip now. Scan the QR code in the photos below.
Need a little more inspiration? Well, picture this:
You notice a charming little Pink Robin find a perch amidst the lush rainforest foliage. In this fleeting moment, you swiftly raise your camera to your eye and capture a breathtaking photo that fills you with immense joy.
It’s time to pack your camera bag!
02/08/2023
A couple of photo-oriented day tours with our lovely return guests 😊
This year, Hartz Mountains one day and another day visiting picturesque Derwent Valley and Southern Midlands. What a wonderful couple of days we had together. As always, it’s a pleasure to welcome you in Tasmania again.
Thank you so much for the wine and chocolate - it’s a sign you now know me well 😜 🙏🏻
Your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated.
~ Coreena 😊 ~
14/07/2023
Meanwhile at Eaglehawk Neck 🤩 … after a day of cloudy forecasts we really did not think we’d get this. Just gotta love it when Lady Aurora joins us on our Women-only Photography Escape 📷
Here’s the back of a camera with one of the shots taken tonight 🥰
13/07/2023
A quiet moment sitting inside by the fire, coffee in hand and this view to admire… aaah 😌
13/07/2023
Amid the chaos of home renovations I, Coreena, received a very special delivery of this beautiful book in the post. Setting it aside safely until I could give it the time and attention I felt it deserves, I’ve now had the chance to sit down with a cuppa and flip through the pages. And I have done so in complete awe.
‘Asia’s Greatest Wildlife Santuaries’ is authored by F***y Lai and Bjorn Olesen, published by Tuttle Publishing is a wonderful showcase of to the diversity of birds and wildlife in a region I have yet to travel (one day🤞).
OK, so it’s not about Tasmania so why am I posting about this book… Well, Bjorn joined us for a couple of guided tours, Maria Island and Mt Field National Park during his Tasmanian Odyssey to photograph the birds and wildlife of Tasmania. I can say that I am honoured to have met him to share to captivating birds and wildlife of Tasmania and learn about his photography travels and pursuits at the same time.
I really enjoy following the work that our guests create long into the future (as best I can), and this book how sits with my collection of books and field guides that showcase the birds and wildlife around the world, thus allowing me to flip through the pages whenever I wish. Not only this though. Finding inspiration in other photographers’ work when one’s life is so busy and personal photography pursuits are placed on hold for a short while.
If you love following bird and wildlife photographers exploring a diversity of countries and regions, then I invite you to join me in following Bjorn’s work at Bjorn Olesen Wildlife Photography. Bjorn has been featuring his work from his travels in Romania lately and the birds there are incredible too - so much to discover in our diverse and delightful world.
Or, maybe you’ll consider to purchasing this book. I know Bjorn will be grateful if you do because the book has been produced to raise funds in support of BirdLife International for their conservation projects in Asia.
OK, I’m off to flip through a few more pages over a cuppa before heading out to lead another photography retreat for the next 4 days.
29/06/2023
OK, so life happens!
A last-minute place has become available for Coreena's upcoming Women-only Photography Escape due to a late cancellation (sad but true 😔).
Have you been thinking about coming along?
Or maybe you already have thought about it but work commitments prevent you from travelling on Thursday and Friday?
Well here's the good news... while the full duration is Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th July, Coreena is offering you the opportunity to join in on this enriching winter photography experience from Friday evening or Saturday morning - a rare opportunity that has not been offered before now.
Of course, the cost will be proportionally reduced, so get in touch with Coreena on 0417 599 283 to discuss the options and price.
Many of you already know that we offer a range of ways for photo enthusiasts to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. Our collection of Experiences comprises private photography tuition, tours and retreats, small group photography tutorials and walkabouts and women-only photography escapes.
Now my intention for this post is to reach out to female photo enthusiasts about our Women-only Photography Escape taking place at Eaglehawk Neck (Tasman Peninsula) from 13th to 16th July - 4 days / 3 nights... 2 spaces remain for now.
Imagine… 4 days and 3 nights dedicated to enhancing your skills for long exposure, low light, night sky and Aurora photography.
While I cannot guarantee that Lady Aurora will dance across our skies, our view to the south from our accommodation, and the setting and rising times of the sun and the moon, are all in our favour.
This Experience is a rewarding and enriching all-inclusive photography retreat during which you are guided and supported in an attentive and non-competitive environment.
So, are you ready to escape the busyness of life to focus intently on your photography for a few days?
PS for all… Our schedule is pretty full over the next couple of months, so if you are considering booking a private photography tuition session or private tour, we’re taking new bookings from 1st August onwards. We strongly encourage you to get in touch sooner rather than later, so you don't miss out on your preferred date.
19/05/2023
Many of you already know that we offer a range of ways for photo enthusiasts to explore the great outdoors and photograph nature's beauty. Our collection of Experiences comprises private photography tuition, tours and retreats, small group photography tutorials and walkabouts and women-only photography escapes.
Now my intention for this post is to reach out to female photo enthusiasts about our Women-only Photography Escape taking place at Eaglehawk Neck (Tasman Peninsula) from 13th to 16th July - 4 days / 3 nights... 2 spaces remain for now.
Imagine… 4 days and 3 nights dedicated to enhancing your skills for long exposure, low light, night sky and Aurora photography.
While I cannot guarantee that Lady Aurora will dance across our skies, our view to the south from our accommodation, and the setting and rising times of the sun and the moon, are all in our favour.
This Experience is a rewarding and enriching all-inclusive photography retreat during which you are guided and supported in an attentive and non-competitive environment.
So, are you ready to escape the busyness of life to focus intently on your photography for a few days?
PS for all… Our schedule is pretty full over the next couple of months, so if you are considering booking a private photography tuition session or private tour, we’re taking new bookings from 1st August onwards. We strongly encourage you to get in touch sooner rather than later, so you don't miss out on your preferred date.
29/04/2023
Gees that 5 hours felt like it went faster than the click of a shutter!
Today’s photography workshop at Bangor Vineyard Shed was a lot of fun with a great group of shutterbugs keen to learn and explore with their cameras.
We started with a tutorial over afternoon tea, ventured out on a guided photo shoot on Bangor Farm, returned to the vineyard for sunset over the vines, and grazed on indulgent and delicious food which for some was paired with a lovely glass of Bangor wine.
A big thanks to Matt and Vanessa of Bangor for inviting us to conduct this workshop for another wonderful event hosted by them. It would be great to do it again some time.
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Cloud patterns and vibrant colours of an autumn sunrise in Tasmania.
For me, this is what signifies when autumn has truly arrived.
This sequence of photos was taken this morning (Friday 10th March) before the colour retreated to become a more muted tone, and not long after that, it all disappeared.
📷 Sunrise shoots are a real treat during our overnight tours and retreats. While an early morning wake-up call is often a challenge for many, I know they thank me for it later, after they witness such beauty and serenity, returning with their stunning photos to admire. 🌅
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Hobart Night Photography Walkabout with Shutterbug Walkabouts Tasmania 📷
A 3-hour photography learning experience along Hobart's stunning and historic waterfront.
Private tutor and personalised tuition.
Discover, Experience and Photograph... experiment with new and different photographic techniques, develop your creative skills, build confidence with your camera, and gain a deeper insight into the features and range of functionality of your camera too.
The time has come that daylight hours begin to stretch out more and more each day. So from October through to March, our Night Photography Walkabout becomes Summer Twilights ‘Dusk to Dark’.
Not only does this allow for a combination of twilight and night photography, the evenings tend to be a little warmer too. 😎
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Following on from our previous post sharing Coreena's wonderful results at the recent Australian Photographic Prize, Roy also entered 3 images in the Epson Print Awards creative category... here's his results.
At the recent Australian Photographic Prize judged live in Melbourne... all 3 of Coreena's entries in the Epson Print Awards, nature and wildlife category awarded semi-finalist. 🎉
Roy also entered with fabulous results too. We'll post that next. 😊
Women-only Photography Escape by Shutterbug Walkabouts ...- Flinders Island, Tasmania
In this live broadcast Coreena shared an insight to Flinders Island accompanied by a small collection of photos she's taken during her personal visits in the past.
So much to see and do on Flinders Island and we've got 2 opportunities coming up.
21st -25th April, due to a late postponement of a booking, we have a last minute opening to this upcoming Women-only Photography Escape.
10th - 15th June, both Roy & I will be on Flinders Island offering private photography tuition and small group guided photo shoots to independent visitors (with their own travel, accommodation etc arrangements) and for those who live on island too. More information about this one will be included in our newsletters being sent over the next week or so.
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Out and about with Shutterbug Walkabouts…
Out and about with Shutterbug Walkabouts…
Across 2 separate 4-hour Private Photography Tuition sessions, Deb achieved her main objective to better understand her relatively new Fuji X-T4 mirrorless camera. She also wanted to gain a greater understanding of an array of camera settings and photography techniques to improve her photography.
And I believe we can indulge quietly knowing that Deb is one very happy shutterbug and, more importantly, she’s very excited to explore Tasmania’s great outdoors and photography nature’s beauty.
The sound of Little Penguins
It may be the dark of night... but it certainly ain't quiet!
(Turn volumn up)
It was an overnight private photo-oriented tour to Bruny Island with a couple of lovely ladies from the USA and they specifically asked to spend time at the penguin colony. They were absolutely thrilled to have experienced the sight and sound of the smallest species of penguin... and of course using a specialty wildlife torchlight, many photographs were captured too. (See our previous post with another video with the visual of penguins waddling ashore).
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Watch where the ants run - it’s quite a strategic way to get out of the way of this Echidna’s sticky tongue...
We certainly love where we live - it’s so wonderful that our resident wildlife critters are happy to share their habitat with us.
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Explore the great outdoors and photograph nature’s beauty with Shutterbug Walkabouts in Tasmania 🇦🇺
Shutterbug Walkabouts creates, organises and leads tailored photography tours, private photography tuition, weekend photography retreats and outdoor photography workshops for amateur photographers.
Discover, experience and photograph Explore Tasmania’s national parks, nature reserves, World Heritage Wilderness Areas, its heritage and historic sites and more. We’ll take you sightseeing, wildlife spotting and birdwatching and share a narrative about Tasmania along the way. We also impart our photography knowledge and offer guidance to capture unique images not just snapshots. Alternatively, our private photography tuition experiences are a great way start to a self-drive Tasmanian holiday, or as a personalised photography workshop for more comprehensive instruction.
Our aim is for you to become a better photographer Whether you’re new to photography with no prior knowledge or experience, or have some experience but would like to hone your skills and techniques, our aim is for you to become a better photographer. Whatever level you aspire to achieve, we have a range of ready-to-book experiences that you can choose from. But if you’re looking for something a little different, we’ll customise an experience for you.
Shutterbug Walkabouts is owned and operated by Roy and Coreena Vieth. Both have a great deal of knowledge and passion for Tasmania’s natural environment and being nature photographers too, it was a natural progression to start a business that offers an experience to share this knowledge and skill with others.
Roy picked up his first camera when he was just eight years of age and his technical expertise is second to none. While mostly self-taught, his natural talent and ability has shaped him into an acclaimed landscape and nature photographer with many state and national awards for his photographic creativity and image quality. Roy is also an accredited professional photographer with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography so you can be assured of his proven experience and technically capabilities.
Before starting Shutterbug Walkabouts, Roy mentored family, friends and work colleagues who wanted to learn photography. He showed them how to better use their cameras, think about what they were photographing and the settings to use the the best possible photo. He is very patient and is definitely generous about how much knowledge and experience he shares. Roy is our principal photography tutor/mentor for our private photography tuition, weekend retreats and small group workshops.
Coreena has more than 20 years of tour guiding experience, not only in Tasmania but also across Australia. Before the concept of Shutterbug Walkabouts was devised, Coreena often found herself offering guidance to travellers about the photos they were taking while on tour. Her passion for wildlife, the natural environment and history features significantly in all the tours and experiences she leads. Photography has always complemented her interest in travel and exploring the outdoors but after Roy became her photography mentor, her photographic knowledge and skills simply catapulted where they are today. Over the past few years Coreena has received awards that demonstrate her talent to produce images of a professional standard. Coreena leads Shutterbug Walkabouts’ photo-oriented tours - experiences that allow you plenty of time with your camera as you explore the iconic and less-touristy attractions, national parks and historic sites, while learning about all things Tasmanian along the way. Coreena also assists Roy during retreats and workshops as a supporting tutor/mentor.
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