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Events, photo walks, talks from the masters, in-depth workshops. Expand your horizons with one of our many events across Australia.
Explore Sony’s Digital Imaging line-up, an ever-expanding range of cameras, lenses and accessories that have been developed to meet a diverse range of creative needs and technical requirements.
Join Sony Digital Imaging Advocate Jay Evans for a gentle morning photography adventure through Popes Glen, one of Blackheath's most rewarding and lesser-explored walking tracks, beginning at the iconic Govetts Leap Lookout.
For early risers, the morning begins with an optional sunrise session at Govetts Leap itself, taking in sweeping views across the Grose Valley as first light spreads across the escarpment. From there, we'll head into Popes Glen, following the meandering creek line down through open forest, sandstone heath, and a beautiful hanging swamp. A unique, low-lying wetland community found only in pockets of the Blue Mountains.
Popes Glen offers a gentler pace and a different character to some of our more rugged photo adventures, with plenty of opportunities to slow down and explore. Depending on the season, the track can be alive with native wildflowers, honeyeaters and small forest birds, making it a wonderful location for both landscape and macro photography. With Jay's guidance, you'll learn to find compelling images in a quieter, more intimate bushland setting.
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 Tokyo & Kyoto!
To ensure your entry is valid, please check in with your event host upon arrival — your attendance must be recorded for your entry into the draw to be validated.
🌄 Sunrise Landscape Photography (optional) — Capturing first light over the Grose Valley from Govetts Leap Lookout
🌸 Wildflower & Macro Photography — Finding compelling detail among native flora and flowering heath along the track
🐦 Birdlife Photography — Working with honeyeaters and other forest birds as they move through the canopy and understorey
🌾 Hanging Swamp & Wetland Scenes — Understanding and photographing this unique, fragile Blue Mountains ecosystem
🌳 Forest & Creek-Side Composition — Building calm, layered images within open forest and along the meandering creek line
📷 Sony Camera Techniques — Practical guidance on settings, lens choice and approach for varied, close-range bushland subjects
📅 Date: Sunday 20th September
🌅 Optional Sunrise Session: 5:00 AM at Govetts Leap Lookout
🕖 Photo Adventure Departure: 7:00 AM
🕙 Finish Time: Approximately 12:00 PM
📍 Meeting Point: Govetts Leap Lookout Car Park, Blackheath NSW
🚗 Parking: Available at the Govetts Leap Lookout Car Park
🔹 Grade 2 – Easy/Moderate
From sunrise over the Grose Valley to wildflowers, birdlife and a rare hanging swamp tucked within the forest, the Popes Glen Photo Adventure offers a gentler, richly rewarding morning of photography in the Blue Mountains.
✨ Sunrise views. Wildflowers & wildlife. A relaxed morning in the glen.
🔗 Places are limited — secure your spot and join us at Govetts Leap.
Attend any event during Scene Festival, which runs between Tuesday 1 September - Saturday 31 October 2026, and receive one entry into the draw for a chance to win one of five tickets to the ultimate Scene experience in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan! The more events you attend, the more chances you have to WIN!
