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Follow Darwin’s footsteps: waterfalls, wild trails & valley vistas

About the event

Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Jay Evans for a guided photography walk along one of Wentworth Falls’ most iconic trails – Darwins Walk, following Jamison Creek through lush Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness.

This immersive morning adventure takes us on a journey following in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, tracing the creekside track with waterfalls, wildflowers, birdlife, and landscapes to capture. We make our way to the famed Weeping Rock, where cascading water spills gracefully over sandstone ledges, before continuing on to the breathtaking Rocket Point Lookout, with sweeping views across the Valley and Wentworth Falls.

For the more adventurous, an additional side trip will descend the Grand Staircase to the middle of Wentworth Falls for a dramatic perspective.

Along the way, you’ll explore diverse photographic opportunities—from intimate creek scenes, ferns, wildflowers and birdlife, to dramatic escarpments, waterfalls, and valley vistas. With Jay’s guidance, you’ll learn how to approach both landscape and nature photography in this varied environment, balancing technical skill with creative vision.

As this event is part of Sony’s Scene Festival, for every ticket you purchase, you will receive one entry into the draw for a chance to win the ultimate Scene experience in Rome! To ensure that your entry is valid, please check-in with your event host upon arrival as your attendance must be recorded in order for your entry into the draw to be validated.


What You’ll Learn

📷 Composition in Nature – From wide valley views to intimate creekside details
📷 Waterfall Techniques – Master long exposures and shutter speed control for flowing water
📷 Using Natural Light – Shooting under forest canopy and open escarpments
📷 Storytelling in Landscapes – Building a visual journey through changing environments
📷 Fieldcraft – Moving safely with your gear and respecting the fragile World Heritage ecosystem


Event Details

🗓 Date & Time: Saturday 25th October, 7:30AM – 1PM
📍 Meeting Point: Cassiopia Café, Wentworth Falls Village – perfect for a quick coffee before we begin
🚶 Route: Cassiopia → Darwins Walk → Weeping Rock → Rocket Point Lookout → optional Grand Staircase descent → return via track
Conclusion: Approx. 1PM back in Wentworth Falls Village
🚗 Parking: Available near Wentworth Falls Station and village streets


Fitness Level

🔹 Grade 3 – Moderate. Approx. 8KM round trip with uneven terrain, stairs, and creek crossings. Suitable for participants with moderate fitness and comfortable walking on bush tracks.


What to Bring

🎒 DSLR or mirrorless camera, wide-angle & mid-zoom lenses, tripod, remote shutter release, polariser or ND filters (optional for waterfalls)
🥾 Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip
💧 Water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing
🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent


Why Join?

✅ Explore one of the most beautiful and accessible Blue Mountains tracks with expert photographic guidance
✅ Refine your skills in creekside, waterfall, and escarpment photography
✅ Learn to capture both grand landscapes and hidden details
✅ Share the experience with like-minded photographers in a supportive environment


Book Your Place

Step into the footsteps of Charles Darwin, who first walked this trail in 1836, and discover how to translate the natural drama and delicate details of Wentworth Falls into compelling imagery.

World Heritage wilderness. Waterfalls & escarpments. Hands-on learning in the field.
🔗 Secure your spot today – places are limited!

 

 

Techniques covered

  • 📷 Composition in Nature – From wide valley views to intimate creekside details
  • 📷 Waterfall Techniques – Master long exposures and shutter speed control for flowing water
  • 📷 Using Natural Light – Shooting under forest canopy and open escarpments
  • 📷 Storytelling in Landscapes – Building a visual journey through changing environments
  • 📷 Fieldcraft – Moving safely with your gear and respecting the fragile World Heritage ecosystem

What to bring

  • 📷 Mirrorless or DSLR Camera & Lenses
  • 🔭 Lens Choice – Wide Angle (16–35mm), Telephoto (24–105mm). Longer focal lengths (100–400mm) highly recommended.
  • 🎛 Tripod & Plates/Mounts – Stable support for long exposures.
  • 🎚 Shutter Remote – For sharp, shake-free images.
  • 🔋 Charged Batteries & Empty Memory Cards – Bring spares to keep shooting.
  • 🌅 Landscape Filters – Grad ND and CPL (if you own them).
  • 🎒 Comfortable Camera Backpack – To carry gear safely and easily.
  • 🥾 Comfortable hiking shoes with good grip.
  • 💧 Water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

We will be traversing a creekside track in the Blue Mountains, so weather can vary from sunny and hot to cloudy and cool. We recommend dressing in layered outdoor clothing so you can adjust throughout the day. Don’t forget a sun shading hat. Sturdy hiking shoes or boots are essential, as we’ll be walking on uneven terrain. Updates to clothing recommendations will be sent out once the weather forecast for the day becomes known.
You can park on surrounding streets in Wentworth Falls, or at Wentworth Falls station. Note some streets are metered.
You can get the Blue Mountains Line train to Wentworth Falls station. Our meeting point and finish is a few minutes walk away.
Contact Jay at jay@jaydidphoto.com.au
Attend & win a trip to Rome with Sony!

Attend & win a trip to Rome with Sony!

Attend any event during Scene Festival, which runs between Monday 1 September - Friday 31 October 2025, and receive one entry into the draw for a chance to win one of five tickets to the ultimate Scene event experience in Rome, Italy! The more events you attend, the more chances you have to WIN!

Advocate

Jay Evans

Hi, I’m Jay Evans – a Nature, Landscape, and Astro Photographer based in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales.My work is driven by a deep passion f...

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Jay was an incredible host, super knowledgeable and I learnt so much speaking with him. I highly recommend you check out his events coming up.”

Hollie Leeder, Blue Mountains Sunrise & Coffee Catchup
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Jay is a very knowledgeable host, not only with the Sony Camera products, but also in his local knowledge of the blue mountains, the flora and fauna.”

Tim Lester, Wide & Wild: A Sony Journey Through the Blue Mountains
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