Australian Geographic just announced that this year’s ANZANG Nature Photographer of the Year competition is now open. I believe this is one of the most lucrative competitions available at present. It’s almost like a big secret. Everyone knows about the BBC wildlife competition, but hardly anyone knows about this Australian regional equivalent. In both cases the prize money is BIG … Read More
An Aussie Christmas Story
Early one morning, I spotted some galahs feeding in my neighbour’s Christmas Bush. It was just after dawn, too early to disturb anyone, But you know what it’s like when you have to get the shot, right? Nothing is going to stop you, certainly nothing as mundane as getting permission to trespass in your neighbour’s yard. So I grabbed my … Read More
Will I see you at the Australian Garden Show Sydney?
Here’s an article I wrote to help promote the Australian Garden Show Sydney. It’s happening this weekend! I’d love to see you there; you’ll find me at The Aperture Club’s tent.
Big news – latest book!
Booderee National Park? Who’s heard of that? Well, I knew it as Jervis Bay National Park when I was the photographer there years ago. It was so great to be working on this book because I got a chance to re-visit some of my favourite old haunts. And it was refreshing to discover that the beauty and wildness of the … Read More
Preparing for a photo assignment – when you can’t
When I photograph an assignment I do lots of research and preparation beforehand. But where an event is involved, I don’t know what the situation or locale will be like or what the opportunities will be. It’s almost impossible to prepare. So I have a specific strategy. I say to myself over and over “colour + action” knowing these two … Read More
An artful life: Scotland Island, Sydney
I photographed an article for Australian Geographic recently and it’s now also online. If you don’t have a subscription to the Australian Geographic newsletter, you can see it here. Give a thought to the lead picture which is an overview of Scotland Island on a sparkling summer day. It almost looks like an aerial shot. Such an easy shot to take, … Read More
Suzanne Holman, go in peace
The artist, Suzanne Holman, at work on one of her first major artworks, the mural at the children’s pool at Bondi Beach. I just had to write something to acknowledge this lovely, talented and community-spirited artist. She never stopped created murals and art installations along the whole eastern coastline. What a beautiful woman! Had I known at the time of taking her … Read More
New impressions of native flowers – Australian Geographic
At last all 31 of my artworks are hanging in the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney. You can read a short article and see some of the prints at this gallery on the AusGeo website. New impressions of native flowers – Australian Geographic
The Little Flea from Jibbon Lagoon
Who would have thought that little Jibbon Lagoon would ever have a claim to fame? If you are wondering where you can find this little creature from the black lagoon, Jibbon is at the north end of Royal National Park. Which as you all know is on Sydney’s doorstep. Here’s a photo I took in Jibbon Lagoon myself when … Read More
Radio, video and more media events
New Feature in Print Whew – a lot happened this week. My story about orchid pollination hit the stands in the September issue of Australian Geographic. If you can get hold of a copy have a look at the “Queens of Seduction” feature. Not all the photos I shot could be included in print, so you can view a web gallery … Read More