Category: Landscape

Announcement: Africa Safari Cruise Expedition May 19th to June 2nd 2016

It is with great pleasure than I can announce that I will be leading a Photography Expedition to Africa in May 2016. So come and photograph the diverse culture and wildlife on this African Expedition from the Western Cape to the wilds of South Africa and Botswana with this very exciting 15 day / 14 night African Safari Cruise Expedition… Read more →

South Georgia Panasonic GH4 Tripod

The Panasonic Lumix GH4 meets Antarctica, South Georgia and The Falklands

A few months before leaving for Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falklands I bought a new Panasonic Lumix GH4 and an accompanying Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Aspherical Lens. My stalwart video rig has been comprised of Canon 5D Mark III’s (previously the 5D Mark II’s). The Canon DSLRs have been my go to cameras for a few… Read more →

Patagonia Fitz Roy

Patagonia – Cerro Torre, Fitz Roy and Perito Moreno

Coming off the back of a photography expedition down to The Falklands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula, I held little hope for poor desolate windy Patagonia.  Sure it has Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and the Pireto Moreno Glacier, but really how could it compare with the sheer mass of wild life in The Falklands/South Georgia Island and exotic draw of Antarctica… Read more →

King Penguins South Georgia Island

The Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula Expedition has completed

I can’t believe its over. The surreal experience of the Falklands, South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Peninsula expedition has been hard to put into words.  Whilst out shooting  I was watching the faces of our intrepid expeditioners adorned with a mix of bewilderment and awe.   How can one now be? With the sheer bio mass of South Georgia and the… Read more →

Veidivotn, Iceland – Back in Black

Covered with vibrant green moss, volcanic rock and gravel, mirror glass finished lakes and for most part a layer of fog, (Veiðivötn), Iceland is an amazing area photographic experience. Spending two days in this marvellous location giving me time to experiment and visit a number of locations in the area. Our first night of camping, we were exhausted after a… Read more →

Trip Report: Jewels of the Arctic 2014

Another successful photography expedition photographing the Jewels of the Arctic has completed. It was another amazing trip with great weather, great light and more importantly, a great bunch of photographers. Setting out from Isfjordur Greenland, we had a relatively calm passage over the Denmark Straight. Accompanied by a pod of Humpback whales we were soon in sight of the East… Read more →

Jewels of the Arctic Brochure

Jewels of the Arctic 2015 Brochure and Itinerary is now available

Its with great pleasure that I can announce the availability of the brochure for the Jewels of the Arctic 2015 Photography Expedition. This brochure shows just a few of the amazing visuals available to photographers on this expedition. Click on the picture below to view the new brochure.   The new brochure is also available here. Read more →

Packing Camera Gear for Iceland and Jewels of the Arctic

Once again I am packing camera gear for an expedition.  At times I do wonder if I should leave my bags packed and not bother unpacking them!   This time I’m packing camera gear for a personal two week 4WD and camping photography expedition in Iceland  followed by a two week  photography expedition with clients into the Arctic Circle up the East… Read more →

New Exclusive Antarctic Photography Expeditions for 2016

Its with great pleasure I can publicly announce two new Antarctic Photography Expeditions for 2016!  The Weddell Sea Explorer and Across the Antarctic Circle Photography Expeditions. The Weddell Sea Explorer Photography Expedition will be led by Moab Master Joshua Holko, Pro Nature Photography Daniel Bergmann and myself.  This Photography Expedition will embark on Tuesday 9 February 2016  and disembark on  Saturday 20… Read more →

Award Winning Photographs At Epson Victorian Professional Photography Awards 2014

Every year I enter the Victorian Professional Photography Awards ( as well as other print/photography competitions).  This year was no different.   I enjoy entering them even though they can be quite stressful to watching, the anticipation of when your print comes up for judging, and of course the result.   This year I unfortunately was unable to travel in… Read more →

Jewels of the Arctic Photography Expedition August 2015 is now open for bookings!

Its with great pleasure that I can announce that the Jewels of the Arctic Photography Expedition August 2015  is now open for bookings! This will be the third year running this amazing photography expedition.  Without a doubt it is one of my favourite expeditions.       This 14 day/13 night Photography Expedition, departing August 16th from Isafjordur in Iceland and… Read more →

South Georgia Island & Antarctica Photography Expedition – Nov 2014 SOLD OUT!

The South Georgia Island and Antarctica Photography Expedition has been SOLD OUT.   This 20 day Expedition led by Joshua and Andy departing November 3rd from Ushuaia in South America has been designed to provide the definitive Antarctica and South Georgia Island photographic experience.   If you’re still interested but have missed the boat, please let me know and I can… Read more →

South Georgia Island & Antarctica Photography Expedition Announcement – November 2014

I am very excited to announce that in November 2014 I will be joining Joshua Holko and Andy Biggs on the South Georgia Island and Antarctica Expedition.   This 20 day Expedition led by Joshua and Andy departing November 3rd from Ushuaia in South America has been designed to provide the definitive Antarctica and South Georgia Island photographic experience. Crossing the… Read more →

Leave nothing but footprints take nothing but photographs – a new mantra proposal

I’m sure over the years we’ve all heard the mantra “Leave nothing but footprints take nothing but photographs.”, it’s a well spoken and oft used mantra along with many others such as “Tread lightly” “Leave no trace” and numerous other worthy mantras. But I’d like to introduce a new mantra, or rather modify an existing one.   “Leave nothing but… Read more →

Jewels of the Arctic Photography Expedition Experience Video

On our 2013 photography expedition, Jewels of the Arctic, videographer Abraham Joffe from Untitled Filmworks in Sydney joined us to shoot a promotional video for Joshua and the trips I am co-leading with him in 2014. As you can see, the Jewels of the Arctic trip offers some truly amazing scenery.  The amazing cultural experience of visiting the Inuit village… Read more →

Scoresby Sund – Hare Fjord – Greenland

One of the most famous locations in Greenland is the stunning Scoresby Sund.  Full of Fjords, Scoresby Sund is the largest and longest Fjord system in the world, offering some amazing mountainous icebergs.  These monstrosities framed by the colourful Hare Fjord provided plenty of opportunity to produce amazing images. Its hard to comprehend being so close to shore when photography… Read more →

The Spirit of Antarctica Photography Expedition Announcement – Dec 2014

It is with great pleasure that I publicly announce that I will be co-leading the Spirit of Antarctica photography expedition in Dec 2014 with my good friend and colleague, Joshua Holko. This expedition sets sail from Ushuaia in South America. We will sail across the notorious Drake Passage and will visit some of the première locations for photography in Antarctica.… Read more →

Tian Shan Grand Canyon – Xinjiang China

The Tian Shan Grand Canyon near Kuqa is one of the highlights of the Xinjiang: China’s Wild Wild West – Photography Workshop.  Its easy access, looming canyon walls, textures and colours make the Tian Shan Grand Canyon a veritable photographers playground.   Part of the Tian Shan Mountain range, the Mysterious Grand Canyon extends quite some distance back into the mountain range.… Read more →

Tasmania – A Quick Photography Adventure

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of heading over to Tasmania for 7 days for a quick photography adventure  to visit some of my favourite places in Tasmania. Tasmania without a doubt is my favourite part of Australia.  Being born and bred in Australia I’ve travelled and seen some amazing landscapes, met some great characters and driven some amazing… Read more →

The Flaming Mountains – XinJiang China

The Flaming Mountains are barren, eroded, red sandstone hills in Tian Shan Mountain range. Their striking gullies and trenches caused by erosion of the red sandstone bedrock giving the mountains a flaming appearance at certain times of the day. The climate in Turpan has harsh extremes. The extremely high summer temperatures make this the hottest spot in China, frequently reaching 122 °F (50… Read more →

Xinjiang: China’s Wild Wild West Photography Workshop Announcement – May 2014

It is with great pleasure that I publicly announce that I will be leading the Xinjiang: China’s Wild Wild West photography expedition in May  2014. So come and photograph Xinjiang: China’s Wild Wild West with me on this very exciting 11 day / 10 night photography expedition. Departing on the 17th of May 2014 and finishing on the 27th of May this trip will commence… Read more →

The Rainbow City – XinJiang China

The Rainbow City, so named due to its rainbow coloured landscape.  In the middle of the remote desert area we left the highway on a dirt track for some 10 miles before arriving  at the Rainbow city. The Rainbow City is a photographers playground.  A true cornucopia of photographic opportunities.  It’s rich mineral content of iron and rhyolite combined with… Read more →

Fuyun – XinJiang China

Whilst  returning from the Northern most areas of Xinjiang on our way to photograph the Rainbow city, the rocky gravel Tundra of the southern parts of Altay Prefecture leading to Fuyun extends for miles and miles. As we noticed some good weather conditions developing, storm clouds and rain on the horizon, we saw a rolling range of hills in the… Read more →