
Wandering in Australia – the journey continues
Seven years after his groundbreaking debut “Wandering in Australia”, Pele returns with this long-awaited sequel – a visceral documentation of seven epic Australian photographic expeditions spanning five states and one territory.
Over 20,000 kilometres of tarmac, dirt tracks and roadless wilderness were conquered in pursuit of the perfect frame, with no hour too early nor terrain too harsh when the light demanded it.
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Book review by Brian R
Pele Leung has travelled extensively in Australia chasing images and interesting travel stories. He considers writing to be one of the best ways to complement his photography.
This e-Book is volume 2 of a two-volume product. The first volume Wandering in Australia – the journey begins has previously been reviewed. Both volumes are available in Chinese and English language versions. He writes “Over 20,000 kilometres of tarmac, dirt tracks and roadless wilderness were conquered in pursuit of the perfect frame, with no hour too early nor terrain too harsh when the light demanded it.”
This time we learn about uninvited guests, a blessing in disguise, new friends, fortune’s favour, and a chance encounter. We see and read about paddle steamers, snorkelling on the reef, autumn in Eden, and lava tubes. And much more…..
I will conclude by sharing the closing words Leung has overlaid on a beautiful water’s edge image:
Sleep’s gentle tide crept o’er me slow,
As zephyrs through the pines did flow.
My eyelids drooped with gathering mist,
Where mountain vapours curled and kissed.
Towering firs stood sentinel tall,
Whilst blooms did grace the forest hall.
Before me stretched a winding track –
A thread to heaven’s pearly rack.
Peak on peak in endless train,
While larks in azure vaults remain.
The cataract’s thunderous refrain
Echoed through each rock-bound lane.
This earthly paradise so fair,
Yet proved but vapour, light as air –
One faltering step, and down I spun,
From dream-clad heights to waking sun.
