The Day Iceland Took My Breath Away
Of all the places to see in Iceland, it was the ones I hadn’t planned on visiting that blew my mind. The waterfalls and mountains you see in every Instagram post or article about Iceland are of course absolutely beautiful, but when you come across an unexpected scene that just takes your breath away, it […]
Silfra Underwater Adventures: Snorkelling between Tectonic Plates
Silfra Iceland – Snorkelling in Iceland, yep…it’s as crazy as it sounds! As an underwater photographer I have numerous lakes, seas, oceans and coastlines on my growing list of places to photograph. Silfra, Iceland was at the very top. The Silfra Fissure is a crack between the North American and Eurasian continents which allows you […]
Visual Hotel Review: Novotel Monte Carlo, Monaco
A view toward the Prince’s Palace, a harbour filled with mega yachts and the calm seas of the Mediterranean. That’s what you can expect to see from your balcony at the Novotel Monte Carlo, a hotel where you can soak up the glitz without breaking the budget. With the trademark clean styling of every Accor […]
How to Prepare for an Adventure Photography Hike
How to Prepare for an Adventure Photography Hike Photographing incredible landscapes and scenic vistas is sometimes only possible by getting amongst the elements and having a little adventure. If you’re all about finding the best view, want to photograph the details people walk past on the hiking trail or just like venturing that tiny bit […]
Dog Sledding Adventures in Swedish Lapland
Dog sledding with my camera through a snow covered forest in Swedish Lapland, moments don’t get much better! As we drove along passing endless fields and forests of white I had no idea what to expect from the day of dog sledding ahead of me. My dog Nellie has been part of my family for […]
Camp Ripan aka Winter Wonderland: Visual Hotel Review
Where to stay in Kiruna, Sweden When picturing my dream winter scene I always envision a little cabin in the woods surrounded by fields of snow and a sleigh out the front. Being from one of the warmest places in Australia, far from snow or any kind of cold weather, it’s just how I imagine […]
Watching the Sky Dance – Photographing the Aurora Borealis
Photographing Aurora in Swedish Lapland Snow covered forests, dark and chilly days with little sunlight appeared to be the perfect conditions for some aurora sightings. There was one tiny element though that hung around for my first four nights in Swedish Lapland…clouds. Low, gloomy clouds hovered over this winter wonderland and didn’t let any green […]
A Guide to German + Austrian Christmas Markets
From Nuremberg to Vienna – Your Guide to Some of Europe’s Best Christmas Markets As an Aussie, Christmas has always been about a day by the beach and a barbeque in the hot sun. Santa arrives on a surf board, speed boat or jetski and the possibility of snow is about the furthest thing from […]
Visual Hotel Review – Viking Atla, River Cruise
Very few hotel rooms allow you to open your curtains each morning to see a new view. Not only a new view but a new country. Every single morning. Landscapes dotted with castles perched on hill tops along with quaint and colourful villages pass by as your hotel room floats along the calm waters of […]
Photographer Profile: Austin Chow, USA
Inspiration can be found in all corners of the globe, this month we’ll find it in the work of photographer Austin Chow from the US. Each month I’ll be showcasing the work of a professional travel or landscape photographer because there are some talented people out there and I’d love to create a space on […]
Visual Hotel Review: The W Barcelona
Staying at the W Barcelona – A Hotel Review Leaving my curtains open overnight after watching the city lights sparkle below, I awoke to views over the glistening Mediterranean Sea and a giant ball of sunshine emerging from the horizon. Hello Barcelona! When it comes to choosing where to stay, I always pick location over […]
The World from The Water
Looking at the world through googles and a lens is my ideal perspective. The thrill of floating around the ocean with flippers on my feet and the unknown below is the reason I choose to create images from the water. Underwater photography is a field that refuses to fit the mould. You won’t find many […]