An Australian Dream Photography Destination - Bombo Quarry

Most photographers would probably agree that Bombo Quarry would make it into Australia's Top-Ten landscape photography 'dream destination' list.
Heritage listed in 1999, Bombo Quarry was a project which ran from the 1880s until closing in 1940. Nearby railways, which were mainly built with basalt, were constructed in this area from the sandstone/basalt rock which was excavated from the quarry.
Nowadays, the area is fully accessible and it provides some dramatic shots for photographers who want to combine a raging sea with the cragginess of the quarry walls. It's well worth a visit..!
Let me know in the comments below what was your favourite shot.
I'm out most weekends around the Sydney area, so look out for more of these in the weeks to come.
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[@rovibarn]

Bloody Fantastic

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks 🙏🙏

[@leeskaife4338]

Opening scene had me slapping my cheek to get that mozzy lol .Your photos had me glued to the screen, new subscriber 👍

[@klickinthewild]

Ha ha - thanks Lee 🙏 Yes, they were out in full force that morning and of course I had left the spray in the car....! All the best and good to have you along for the ride 👍

[@zhi-qiangliu3889]

I’ve seen many photos of this famous seascape, but I think Brian nailed better. Spectacular and inspiring.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks for your kind words 🙏🙏

[@robertstephens1868]

Brian, you certainly pick the right spot at the right time. Congratulations - very impressive shots.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Robert 🙏. I'm always keeping a keen eye on the conditions so when it's looking good, you just have to have everything charged up and go 😉. All the best 👍

[@grahamroberts4057]

Just 1 word Brian,,, Magic.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Graham 🙏. Thanks for watching and all the best 👍

[@nightscapeimages.richard]

Absolutely amazing work Brian. Love Bombo and you've captured it beautifully mate.

[@klickinthewild]

Great to hear from you Richard and thanks for your kinds words mate 🙏 It's a very unique location isn't it - I've done a couple of overnight astro shoots there too with amazing results - definitely right up your alley 😉 All the best 👍

[@kellyr2681]

Spectacular spot. That looks like a great place to do Astro from.

[@klickinthewild]

Thanks Kelly 🙏 Yes, it's amazing for astro. We spent the night here about a year ago and captured some amazing shots. Definitely one to put on your list. All the best 👍

[@mvimagesau]

Always love this place to explore. Every time this place surprises me. Love the shot (you know which one) … change your phone wallpaper 😍

[@klickinthewild]

Ha ha thanks Manu 🙏. I know which one but I think it may be there for a little while longer 😃. All the best 👍 👍

[@CluelessYoutuber]

What a wonderful location and that is just an amazing sky. Impressive shots and great vlog. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks CYGO - it's much appreciated 🙏. All the best 👍

[@Chris_2023_]

Epic shots Brian!!! By the way, my new Mirage Rockhopper boots just arrived today. Thank you for your recommendation. Cant wait for this horrible weather to ease up and get out to some amazing locations.

[@bryanashford5118]

great shots and great video cant wait for the next 1

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Bryan and all the best 👍

[@Shawshunk_AU]

I shot some photos last year for sunset. It is clear that sunrise is better. Well done 👏

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks 🙏. Yes it's probably more of a sunrise location but you might get lucky sometimes at sunset too. The difficulty with sunrise is getting out of bed so early 😉. Thanks for watching 👍

[@johnbentley1056]

Great photos Brian. It is a fantastic location and just down the road the from me. Look forward to your next video.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks John 🙏. I'm sure you know the location very well and I agree, it's fantastic - definitely in Australia's top ten 👍. All the best 👍

[@juanitakelly3082]

Always love the dreaminess of long exposure seascapes but I really love the action of the shorter shots in this series. Ooooh, that light and color. What a morning!

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Juanita 🙏 What a morning indeed! I've been to Bombo many times but this one was the visit to remember - it's all about persistence and not giving up I guess, but it's nice to come home with a couple of 'keepers' 😉 All the best 👍

[@OminousAJ]

Stunning yet again Brian, Bombo is on my to do list, was recently down at Windang island photographing the wheels, by the time I finished up we had a bright blue sky, so maybe next time.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Adrian 🙏 Yes, I've been over to Windang a couple of times but never shot there. I've always thought those wheels would make a great foreground if you can couple it with an epic sky. Keep dreaming eh, ha ha 😀 All the best 👍

[@RYANPARKPHOTOGRAPHY]

beautiful place! I also love this place but havent been here for ages..

[@klickinthewild]

Cheers Ryan - yes, it's always worth a visit. Look out for those mozzies though! All the best 👍

[@colinstalker]

Bombo is such an iconic place but your images were next level Brian. Amazing mate, well done!

[@klickinthewild]

Thanks so much Colin - it's much appreciated 🙏 🙏. All the best and as always, thanks for watching 👍

[@bobsyouruncle4480]

Wow Brian, you really excelled on this one. What a morning. Bombo Quarry is now top of the list for me. It looks incredible. Looking forward to the next one.

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Bob 🙏. It's definitely one to put on the hit list - I'm sure you wouldn't regret it. Thanks for watching 👍

[@gm010379]

THANKYOU...

[@klickinthewild]

Thanks Phoenix 🙏🙏

[@BevanBadcott]

I recently found your channel Brian and I am enjoying watching. I live in Batemans Bay and have been photographing locally. Looks like I’ll have to visit Kiama soon. Thanks for your videos.

[@klickinthewild]

Thanks Bevan - great to have you along for the ride 🙏 I love the whole area around Batemans Bay - there's just so much to shoot there! Bombo is definitely worth a visit if you're over that way - all the best 👍

[@ValerieMisaPhotography]

Just came across your channel and I really enjoyed your insights and stunning images Brian! Thanks for sharing.

[@klickinthewild]

Thanks so much Valerie, that's very kind of you indeed. Welcome aboard and thanks for watching 😃👍

[@gsly8203]

Sensational Brian. Amazing shots in an amazing spot. So jealous of the colour. 👏👏

[@klickinthewild]

Thanks so much Gary 🙏. It was a good one - I cashed in a fair amount of luck that day eh, ha ha 😃. All the best 👍

[@paynescaping8957]

Awesome video! I would love to know how you do those car map animations? What app/sw do you use for that?

[@fannyandersson3330]

Really nice pictures! The sea looked like cotton or mist in the first picture, really big difference between first and second shot, liked them both! 👍 And kind of you to let the camera keep its blanket in the beginning of the video, so it could sleep a bit longer! 😄🌛

[@klickinthewild]

Ha ha - thanks so much Fanny 🙏 Yes, it really makes quite a difference to the shot when you go from a calm sea in the long exposure to lots of drama in the 1/2sec shot 😀 Take care and thanks for watching 👍👍

[@tomsear1]

Virtual Vehicle: 'Cover Your Load' 😅😂

[@davorocket2825]

Very nice Brian, if I had to pic a favourite it would be the landscape shot of the channel but the basalt headland shot grabs me also but in a different way, yeah there all great shots and the way to tell is how hard it is to pin down a clear winner. Quick question in regards to your choice of grad filter, I'm currently using screw on filters and have tried a grad filter but struggle with my composition due to the graduation starting to high or low. Dose having the square frame style filters elevate this issue? Or would I be better off mastering exposure stacking in photoshop? P.S Thanks for the reminder of Bombo Quarry, second question should I visit in the day before attempting a sunrise or is it fairly straight forward as to where you need to go?

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Davo 🙏. Yes it's not so bad when you get out of bed so early but come home with a couple of keepers. In this video I'm using the rectangular grad which you can position at any height you like to suit your composition. Sometimes when I'm in a 'purist' mood, I'll bracket the shots to prevent any vignetting that you sometimes get - then I'll blend the shots in PS later - but 80% if the time, I'd probably use the grad. In terms of Bombo, if you've never been, I'd recommend doing a first visit when you have some daylight as it can be a little tricky to navigate and find your way around in the dark. All the best 👍

[@ethannance8848]

Fantastic video and shots Brian! Did you need to do any focus stacking for that second image or was it all in focus at f/4?

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks Ethan 🙏. Great question and no, it's actually one shot. I was a little shocked myself but if you really wanted to 'pixel peep' the far end of the Quarry wall is just a tiny bit out. It didn't worry me too much though as all of the action is in the foreground and it's where your eye is drawn to. All the best 👍

[@davidmaltby2065]

Brian, another cracking video. Another location on my bucket list. My only criticism, look at me a rank amateur giving advise sorry,is that to my eyes a few of the shots appeared to be a little bit over saturated

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks David. Yes, I usually process in Adobe RGB and it doesn't always export too well into sRGB for uploading to the web. The originals aren't overly saturated at all, in fact I never touch that dreaded saturation slider. I hate the thought of processing shots twice (once for me and once for the web) so I usually just try to ensure they are true to what I saw on the day. All the best and thanks for watching 👍

[@davidmaltby2065]

@@klickinthewild I hope I didn’t offend you

[@klickinthewild]

@@davidmaltby2065 ha ha - not at all - always good to hear from you

[@johngatley1470]

Hey Brian great content as usual could you do an edit video it looks like you do a lot of dodgeing and burning and would like to see ytour workflow cheers

[@klickinthewild]

Many thanks John 🙏. I might try to do an edit video at some stage - just need to work out all the picture-in-picture tech etc 😉. I'd have to go back and look at the shots in P'S but to be honest I don't think I actually did any D&B on these. All the best 👍