We can travel the world looking for exotic locations and experiences, but often take for granted things in our own backyard. I have long been fascinated by wildlife and have gone to great lengths to photograph exotic animals all over the world. But recently I felt it was time to start capturing our amazing Australian animals. I had seen the work of Charles Davis, a young Australian who loves photographing in the high country and was fortunate to spend time with Charles in his back yard - the Australian Alps. I especially wanted to find a wombat in the snow. There had been a break in the cold weather and the alpine grass was breaking through in small patches. So, this wombat (nick-named <em>Matilda)</em> had come out of her burrow in search of food. Interestingly, we found her not far from where people were skiing, quite oblivious to <em>Matilda</em> and her home. It required stealth and patience to get close enough to photograph this iconic Australian.