A stick insect dropped in one day. Not a large one. Probably blown in by the wind, which we’ve been having a bit of last few days. (In fact I’m writing this under “cyclonic” conditions.) I thought everyone knew about stick insects. They look like sticks and they are large. But my quick post on Facebook received comments indicating surprise. … Read More
These two ladies got a bit excited
Two visiting photographers from the Central Coast are lost for (new) words after viewing the Natives exhibition at the Palm House, Sydney.
Yo soy Chilena, she says
A tourist from Chile comments, in her native Spanish, on the Natives exhibition at the Palm House, Sydney.
John Blyton sees “The Hand”
A photographer/artist from the Central Coast comments on the Natives exhibition at the Palm House, Sydney.
Tips from a Judge: How You Can Win the Next Big Nature Photography Competition
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