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 … 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 … 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. … 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 … Read More
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 … 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 … Read More
Hunting in National Parks? Er, I don’t think so.
Last week about 100 people protested against a bill that would allow hunters to shoot feral animals in national parks. Much of the protest is spearheaded by rangers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service … Read More
5 Steps to Buying a Tripod
So many of my students avoid tripods. Sure, they bring them to the workshops, but then they diligently avoid using them until I just about take a leg off and beat them with it. The … Read More
Art Wolfe in Australia
How lucky was I to meet Art Wolfe! This man is the best wildlife photographer in the world. I consider myself so privileged to hear him speak when he was at the Maritime Museum at … Read More
Orchid Fly – New to Science?
I ran into some orchid hunters on the weekend and instead of doing what I was “supposed” to do, I played hooky and went out into the fields to play with my new friends. It … Read More