I'm daydreaming of the Kimberley as I sit here, writing our blog. I’m huddling by a wood burning fire in an old, converted church that we’ve rented. It's in Major's Creek, near Braidwood, in Australia’s wintery southeast corner. Wintery is definitely the right word - it's so cold here at the moment that the condensation … Continue reading The Long Road to Winter
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Landscapes of the Outback
Over the past few months, we've visited some of the most amazing otherworldly landscapes of the Australian outback. We've compiled some of our favourite clips from 'Bumble' our Mavic Pro drone into a single video. My favourite parts are the shots of Lake Hart from the air (towards the end). The video works … Continue reading Landscapes of the Outback
Major Mitchells and Me
You know the saying that you can wait ages for a bus, and then several come a long at once? Well, we’ve been hoping that also applies to flocks of Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos. We’ve travelled around Australia, searching our hearts out for nearly a year, hoping to photograph them. These are some of Australia’s most … Continue reading Major Mitchells and Me
The Deep Blue Beyond, Part 2
Exmouth, a little coastal town in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, is steeped in history, mystery and enough hair-brained intrigue to keep a conspiracy theorist busy for weeks. I'm into evidence-based knowledge myself, but when we first arrived in Australia five years ago, I read a little bit about the quiet role the … Continue reading The Deep Blue Beyond, Part 2
The Deep Blue Beyond
There are places in Australia that are so weird and wonderful that they don’t feel real. Exmouth, the country’s furthest northwest town, is one of those places. Our experiences there were so surreal that we felt like we were in a movie the entire time! Actually, I'll qualify that – we felt like we were … Continue reading The Deep Blue Beyond
The Painted Skies of the Coral Coast
When winter sets in, residents of Margaret River head north to the warm, peaceful bays of the Coral Coast. The landscape changes suddenly and dramatically: dense forests peter out, the grass becomes sparse, and the earth becomes a vibrant palette of ochre, salmon and rust. The giant, roaring surf of the southwest morphs into a … Continue reading The Painted Skies of the Coral Coast
Dunes of the Turquoise Coast
We bought a new toy when we were in Perth - a Mavic Pro drone. I've been trying to tear it out of Al's hands ever since so I can have a go! It's a little bit addictive. In the short video below, you can see Al's first attempts at creating drone footage for our Four Corners … Continue reading Dunes of the Turquoise Coast
Enchanted Land
There’s a flag flying from a street lamp as you enter the busy town of Margaret River. It reads: “the grass is greener (here).” It’s true - it was so green that it reminded me of parts of northern Europe. Other characteristics made the area feel European, too: it was thickly forested, the mornings were cool, damp and misty, and we were as likely … Continue reading Enchanted Land
The Bright Side of the Nullarbor
It’s 2am, and deep in the dunes at the eastern end of the Nullarbor, a lone tent is being battered by howling winds and drifting sand. It’s been pitched to face a dramatic view of the Great Australian Bight, a vast stretch of sand dunes and limestone cliffs that link South and Western Australia. But what looked … Continue reading The Bright Side of the Nullarbor
Dune Surfing & Cliff Diving on Yorke and Eyre
Al and I probably don’t look like we're into extreme sports. Other than skiing (and the odd bit of bungee jumping and shark diving in my youth), it’s been yoga and pilates all the way for me. As for Al, well, I guess dog-walking and mowing have been his activities of choice since he quit horse riding … Continue reading Dune Surfing & Cliff Diving on Yorke and Eyre
Four Corners Australia 