Outback Northern Territory

Outback Northern Territory, Australia

Outback Australia. The Northern Territory is stark, dry … but also lush and tropical. Great variety and great beauty. Oases in a harsh land. Also a place of much sadness, difficulties. Life in remote Australia can be harsh. Joe Mortelliti had the gift of capturing that beauty with his camera.

Aussie Stories - telling about Australia in words and pictures Joe Mortelliti‘s life long love, from when he was first given a Brownie camera as a boy, was photography. It was the focus of his work life for many years. He loved to travel with his wife Marion to as many parts of Australia as he could. He had the ability to ‘see’ the beauty of our land in such a way that he could photograph it for the delight of others. These photos are a legacy that he has left us. Used by permission and with appreciation.
Aussie Stories - telling about Australia in words and pictures

Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. This is the oldest homestead in the Northern Territory. Springvale Station was established in 1879 by Alfred Giles as part of Dr Browne’s Northern Territory pastoral empire. August 2005.
Copyright © Joe Mortelliti Photography
Charming view, Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
Charming view, Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. Charming view through an arched doorway at Springvale Homestead at Katherine. Springvale Homestead is the oldest homestead in the Northern Territory. August 2005.
Copyright © Joe Mortelliti Photography

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Mystic light, Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
Mystic light, Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. Light coming through an arched doorway at Springvale Homestead at Katherine. Springvale Homestead is the oldest homestead in the Northern Territory. Photographed August 2005.
Copyright © Joe Mortelliti Photography
Doorway to ...? Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia.
Doorway to …? Springvale Homestead, Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. An interesting study in light coming through a partially opened door in an arched doorway at Springvale Homestead at Katherine. Springvale Homestead is the oldest homestead in the Northern Territory. August 2005.
Copyright © Joe Mortelliti Photography

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Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory, Australia.
Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory, Australia. The Gorge actually comprises 13 separate gorges each of which is separated by rocky areas during the dry season. Boat cruises take you through the various gorges, with short walks to link up with each boat. August 2005.
Copyright © Joe Mortelliti Photography

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Aussie Stories - telling about Australia in words and pictures

Aussie Stories - telling about Australia in words and pictures

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Although many of our contributors use professional camera equipment such as the Nikon Coolpix 1000, at ThisisAustralia we usually use our mobile phone cameras. A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 +, which has been great, and we will continue to use. We have also just purchased a Samsung S21 Ultra. This has been described as an ‘insanely brilliant camera with a phone attached’. So we are expecting some really good quality pics! Some of our contributors have also used the iPhone 13 with good success.