This is a view from Mount Campbell looking down over Hansons Peak, Dove Lake, and Cradle Mountain. In the foreground are two pencil pines ( Athrotaxis cupressoides ). These vulnerable conifers are endemic to Tasmania, growing in the highlands and having incredibly long lifespans (> 1200 years). They are often found in “groves” around the shores of the highland lakes and streams, giving a characteristic ambience.This is the first of an upcoming spree of photos from a week shooting around Cradle Mountain. It was made possible because the generosity of the wonderful people at Cradle Mountain Hotel . I’ll elaborate on that in an upcoming blog entry.