TOP SPOTS FOR WINTER SHOTS We asked six of our favourite local photographers to share their tips on where to capture the best winter shots in the region. From the snow dusted Mount Macedon to the majestic Trentham Falls, back country roads to beautiful winter gardens – follow their path, or choose your own, to capture the best of our beautiful region this winter. SAULT RESTAURANT
My favourite location to shoot in winter is the wedding chapel at Daylesford’s Sault Restaurant (it also happens to be my favourite place to eat). The rows of lavender, although not in bloom in winter, still look stunning. My favourite time to shoot is one hour before sunset, as the sun sets behind the chapel, with the lake beyond it and hills in the distance. I recommend arriving early for dinner or lunch and capturing some pictures as you wander the beautiful gardens. Jarrod Andrews Photography @jrodcaptures
WOODEND NORTH
Winter is one of the most evocative, romantic times for photography. Crisp, frosty mornings are my favourite for capturing the beauty of the Macedon Ranges. When the pockets of mist hang in the valleys and dip like friendly ghosts, waiting to be nudged gently away by the first rays of sun. It’s often been said the best camera is the one you have on you, be it an SLR or iPhone. I encourage you to pull on your winter woollies and gumboots and take the lonely dirt road - that’s where the magic is found. Kim Selby @kimselbyphotography
TRENTHAM FALLS
Trentham Falls is my favourite waterfall to capture in the region and it happens to be Victoria's highest single drop waterfall. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon as the sun softens. The morning sun shining directly onto the waterfall makes it difficult to capture a good shot. The falls usually reach full flow in mid-winter, making this my favourite time of year to visit. They are particularly impressive when the rain creates the strongest flow. Janith HettiArchchige @janithgram
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