Australia Lake Bonney Sunset
A weir was constructed to maintain constant water levels in the lake. River Red Gum trees can withstand occasional flooding but not permanent inundation, so the trees died, and only their "skeletons" remain. Many locations along the shore of Lake Boney afford photos like this. For sunsets, you need to be on the eastern shore.
Photography Tips
Sunset or sunrise is the preferred time for color photos. During the day, when the light is harsh and colors are muted, it would be best to process as black and white. This image is 3 s, f/9.5, ISO 100, 22 mm. Use a tripod and long exposure if you want to flatten the water.
Travel Information
From the town of Barmera, the eastern shore is accessed along Queen Elizabeth Drive. Drive to Barmera from wherever you are based.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Sunset in winter
Sunrise & Sunset
05:52 - 20:21
| current local time: 02:55
Photo Themes
Landscape
Sunset
Sunset shot over water.
waterscape
Locations
South Australia
Lake Bonney
Barmera
Riverland
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