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A Guide to Photogenic Landscapes + Locations in the Whitsundays

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:25:53 +0000

Your Photography Guide to The Whitsunday Islands, Australia In the calm waters of the Coral Sea, a collection of 74 Whitsunday islands await visitors with their fish filled waters, snorkelling hot spots and lush coves aplenty ready for sailors to float on in. The magical Whitsundays were first visited by Captain Cook in 1770 when he noted ‘Indeed the whole passage is one continued safe harbour,’ on the morning of Sunday, 3 June. Its sparkling seas are now infamous for the annual Hamilton Island Race Week and of course for tourists travelling on boats, seaplanes, helicopters and kayaks as they explore the endless dive and swimming locations amongst the myriad of islands. For photographers, the reef formations, vibrant underwater world and sandy shores offer a playground of opportunities to take that perfect tropical landscape shot. Having lived on Hayman Island for five years I’ve used these special spots over and over again in all seasons and can safely say you won’t leave the Whitsundays without your own series of amazing photos. This destination guide is my way of sharing one of my favourite places in the world, a collection of photogenic experiences and locations for you to visit whether you’re...

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Visual Hotel Review: Reefsleep Experience, Great Barrier Reef

Lisa Michele Burns — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 01:10:07 +0000

Sleeping under the stars on Hardy Reef in the Whitsundays There has always been something special about waking up to the sound of the ocean. The gentle lapping of waves and soft whistle of a salty breeze accompanied by sunshine rising above the horizon. Imagine this experience on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s natural wonder off the coast of the Whitsundays in Queensland. During the Reefsleep experience you can spend a night under the stars, wake up to the sun rising over the Coral Sea then snorkel after breakfast, sounds pretty perfect right!? A few short weeks ago I was lucky enough to take part in the Reefsleep experience with Cruise Whitsundays and I have to say, it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. Coordinates 19°44’29.7″S 149°10’55.9″E Having lived in the Whitsundays for a number of years as a child then again for 6 years as an adult on Hayman Island, I was always curious about what happened out on the reef after dark. Was it silent and a little eerie? Something only sailors with sea legs can do? Luckily, for my sea sickness prone stomach it was something anyone can do. Sleeping on the Heart Pontoon...

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Top 10 Places to Photograph Sunset

Lisa Michele Burns — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:00:49 +0000

Where are the best Places to Photograph Sunset? As the day comes to and end and the sky erupts into a palette of pinks, oranges and reds you want to be in the right spot at the right time to capture the perfect sunset that completes your travel album. While not every sunset is going to be a photographers dream, the golden hour is beautiful regardless and I’ve put together this list of my top ten favourite locations to photograph the setting sun around the world… From Iceland to Australia, this list is a collection of images I’ve personally taken in these locations, I know there are many, many more places that could be included. If you’ve got recommendation for sunset photo locations, please share your spot in the comments below, you’re more than welcome to link to your photos too! #10 Marrakech, Morocco Dusty desert sands and red ochre buildings make Marrakech an easy inclusion for this list. Combining the colours of the city with the sky at sunset blends together the perfect portrayal of magical Morocco. You’ll find most riads (traditional hotels) have private rooftop terraces from where you can photograph sunset over the city or if you’re...

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Photographing aerials of The Great Barrier Reef

Lisa Michele Burns — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 02:00:22 +0000

Listed as one of the natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef is one big collection of sparkling gems sitting in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It’s a snorkelers dream and a must see location for tourists visiting Australia, wowing with its unforgettable beauty both above and below the water. I will share how to capture the underwater world of the reef in another post but for now let’s get to talking about one of my favourite ways to photograph…from a seat 1000ft in the air! Firstly, helicopters aren’t cheap. It’s definitely a luxury but if you’ve researched your destination and feel aerial imagery could really showcase the landscape then it is well worth the investment and it’s an incredible experience. As a weather geek, I’ll triple check the weather forecast for weeks in advance to ensure the conditions are going to be picture perfect and if not you can usually postpone your flight if you’re staying a few days in the area. The Great Barrier Reef can be accessed from a few locations along the Queensland coast but my personal favourite is The Whitsundays. From this region you can hire a helicopter from...

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Jump on board the Whitehaven Express!

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 10:59:03 +0000

Checking the weather forecast like some kind of obsessed meteorologist, the day I’d chosen for a boat trip to the dreamy Whitehaven Beach was perfect. Light winds, no swell, not a cloud in the sky and a warm 26 degrees. Beach bliss ahoy! Whitehaven Beach and I have seen each other for photographs a number of times over the past five years. In rain storms, cyclones, gale force winds and sunny days, I’ve stood on its white silica sandy shores or flown over from above and regardless of the weather it’s always looking fabulously photogenic. Tuesday was luckily one of those sunny days and jumping on board my boat at Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach, I knew it was going to be fun when I saw the pirate like crew ready to set sail. Whitehaven is known for the naturally formed shifting sand swirls of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island and was discovered by Captain James Cook in early June 1770. I bet if Captain Cook had a camera he would have been snapping away like visitors today who are in awe of its overwhelming beauty and aquatic rainbow of sea and sand. As Whitehaven is all about the...

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