I spent last week in North Queensland at the Orpheus Island Research Station with a group of talented professional photographers at the Orpheus Island Photo Workshop. It was a great experience and always an awesome way to meet new friends and learn more about photography. It is a very beautiful place just off Townsville and at the door step to the Great Barrier Reef. I look forward to visiting the place in the near future.
In 2016 we will be running a unique 8 Day dive trip in the Azores to see Blue sharks, Mako sharks and dive the famous Princess Alice Pinnacle for the giant mobula rays. The waters around the Azores hold so much diversity and on any given day you will see resident sperm whales and dolphins not to mention the other amazing cetaceans and marine life in these crystal clear waters. This Blue Shark, Mako & Mobula Ray tour is a small group trip and will be running in August 2015. Contact us for further information and options for divers and photographers.
I was very excited to receive a gold award in the Science, Environment & Nature category at the Australian Professional Photography awards today (AIPP APPA). The Australian Professional Photography Awards are held annually and showcase some of the best work in Australia. I feel very privileged to have received 2 silver awards and a coveted gold award in this category.
The AIPP APPA awards are Australia’s pre-eminent professional photography event, seeking to reward current Australian image making and talented photographers.
(sperm Whale) All images taken under a special permit granted by the Regiao Autonoma Dos Acores, Secretaria Regional Do Ambiente E Do Mar, Dreccao Regional do Ambiente.
Borneo is a place I have wanted to visit for many years but never got around to it until now. The Island borders Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei and it is one of the most unique places in the world. Getting deep into the wild takes several modes of transport and even then you never know if you are in the right place. Although this was a short trip for me it was a good introduction to the region and the bonus was that I got to Photograph some of the Orangutans. These are amazing creatures only found in Borneo and some areas of Sumatra. Unfortunately the Palm oil industry is destroying their habitat. I think Borneo has a lot to offer and you need a fair bit of time to explore the land. There is always a next time.
