The lone tree that sits top Brown Hill has been captured - along with the many moods and changes of the seasons - in a series of photographs by visual artist David Hume.

Brown Hill Tree

Artist: David Hume
Project cost: $2,000
Location: at the base of Brown Hill near McElligott's Reserve, Brownhill Creek Road, Brownhill  Creek
Installed: 2021 

Artist David Hume, long-term resident of Lower Mitcham and regular bush walker, photographed the tree from the same place at different times, on different days and seasons over two years. The photographs were taken over two years during walks up and down Brown Hill. The images showcase the ever evolving landscape from season to season. “I thought it would be nice for people who come here to have something to talk about when walking up and down the hill, for them to see the tree in a slightly different way,” he said. “It’s well recognised and much loved by people who live in this area.” The tree was photographed using a vintage film camera and reflects the changing colours and conditions in the sky and  landscape. “It’s quite fascinating to see the contrasts - in one of the shots, it’s a misty morning, and you can’t even see the tree, it’s hidden in the mist.” David’s installation is deliberately unmarked, leaving the images open to interpretation by passers-by.