A quick look at one of my favourite photos:

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Oilfields in Bloom: a Paradox of Progress

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Energy drives modern life—but this image reveals the delicate balance between essential development and the resilience of nature.

Captured in the arid heart of Australia after ephemeral rains, this photograph intertwines contrasts rarely seen with such intimacy: a working beam pump - nodding at the twilight sky, quietly extracting the resources that fuel our homes and industries—while wildflowers, defiant and vibrant, erupt from crimson desert soil in full bloom. This isn’t just coexistence; it’s a visual paradox.

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The erosion channel slicing through the foreground symbolizes time and impact—subtle, persistent, and often overlooked. Yet, surrounding it is life—not just surviving, but thriving. Native blooms refuse to be dismissed, forming natural leading lines and a perimeter around steel and progress and composition. The warm pastel sky softens the harsh geometry of industry, casting a glow of equilibrium across the scene.

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There is no shouting here, no battle between good and evil. Just a complex, quiet dance between extraction and existence—one that invites us to question not just what we take, but what we leave.

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This image and its right's will be sold as a 1/1. It will be accompanied by a signed and personalised letter detailing the shot and anecdotes from the area. Please email expressions of interest for pricing. (EOI). This environmental storytelling is an irreplaceable visual artefact capturing the rare moment when industry and ecology pause to acknowledge each other.​​​​​​​​​​​

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​​​Malayan Tiger - 2025 SE Asia Trip

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Take a look at this years Australian Geographic winners.. 

 

 

 

 

 

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https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/photography/2024/08/winners-2024-australian-geographic-nature-photographer-of-the-year/

 

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition update!

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My photo, "Curious Dingo Pup" has been selected as a finalist!!!!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

This year, the competition received 1,856 photographs entered by 442 photographers from 12 countries. This year the judges included Chrissie Goldrick, Petra Leary, and Andrew Meares. They were faced with the daunting task of reviewing all entries to determine a shortlist of finalists. The judges remarked on the high calibre of photographs submitted, including so many that unfortunately did not make it through to the exhibition.

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The competition has a long and prestigious history, some of the past winners can be found here: https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/nature-photographer-of-the-year/

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The gallery of this year's finalists can be found here: https://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au/c/npoty/gallery

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Special thanks to judges, Australian Geographic and the South Australian Museum.

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Finally, a big congratulations to every shortlisted finalist and those that didn't make it. We miss every shot we don't take, keep your camera in hand, and your focus ready. 

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