Tag: nature photography

An aerial view of the South Australian outback. Black alluvial veins slither across red earth. Ridges and peaks of white rise up, giving the landscape a crumpled look.

Red Reflections: A Final Australian Adventure in the Flinders Ranges

August 1, 2023

The winter solstice seemed a perfect time to reflect on the past season and welcome bright new opportunities that accompany the returning sun. But clouds lay thick as doubt over South Australia’s coastline as my plane descended into Adelaide. Local news later reported it was among the area’s wettest days on record. Rain pounded so … More Red Reflections: A Final Australian Adventure in the Flinders Ranges

God Save The Queensland, Part I: Destination Daintree

March 26, 2023

This two-part blog post series begins with my first visit to north Queensland in July 2022, and concludes with a second trip to the Gold Coast in March 2023. I stepped out into the winter day and immediately began dripping sweat. “How is this place habitable in summer?” I asked my Laddie, crossing the Woolworths … More God Save The Queensland, Part I: Destination Daintree

Interspecies Travel: A Wide-Eyed Wander in the Wetlands

November 21, 2022

Halting on the red dirt trail, I squinted against the brightening sky. It had been overcast when I left on my Saturday long run, but now sunshine leaked through the dawn clouds. I should have brought my sunglasses! Or, having completed my mileage, I could switch to an entirely different type of lens. After a … More Interspecies Travel: A Wide-Eyed Wander in the Wetlands